Permanent - Part Time
Emmanuel College
Join a community where faith forms the foundation of everything that we do — nurturing hearts, inspiring minds and shaping people of good character.
Little e's Kindergarten is seeking an exceptional Kindergarten Teacher to join our amazing team on a part-time basis, 3 days per week.
About Emmanuel College and Little e's
Emmanuel College is a co-educational, multi-denominational school with just over 1 600 students, valued by the Gold Coast community for our strong commitment to achieving educational excellence within a framework of thoughtful, intelligent and vibrant Christian faith.
Located in the suburb of Carrara on the Gold Coast, Australia; Emmanuel College is situated on a beautiful nine hectare campus, providing stunning state of the art facilities for our College curriculum, programs and community life.
Set within the grounds of Emmanuel College, Little e's Kindergarten offers a play-based program for children in the year before Prep, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines. Fully endorsed by the Queensland Government and approved for Child Care Subsidy and Free Kindy, our program ensures families can access high-quality early learning that supports each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Why Join Us?
At Little e’s, we celebrate the wonder of childhood and the unique potential of every child. Our goal is to provide a nurturing, faith-filled environment where children are seen as God’s creation and encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Little e’s combines thoughtfully designed classrooms with a natural, outdoor environment that inspires exploration and discovery. Children move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces, engaging with gardens, a mud pit, a large sandpit, and a multi-purpose wooden deck beneath our magnificent trees. Our environment encourages imagination, creativity, and collaboration through meaningful play and inquiry-based learning.
Our experienced educators walk alongside each child, fostering independence, resilience, and a love of learning. Through hands-on projects, provocations, and play, children are empowered to explore, ask questions, and develop the skills and confidence that will prepare them for a smooth transition into Prep and beyond.
Little e’s is more than a kindergarten, it is a welcoming, inspiring community where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
What we Offer
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Career development and continuous learning opportunities
* Be part of a caring faith-based community and make a meaningful impact
* A focus on well-being - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs available
* A commitment to excellence – academic, sporting, arts and culture
* World-class facilities and learning spaces
* Onsite cafe serving barista coffee and food.
* Staff access to gym and fitness facilities
* Live and work on the Gold Coast
Position Purpose and Overview
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality early childhood program that supports the learning, holistic development, and wellbeing of young children within a safe, nurturing, play-based environment. Through the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs aligned with relevant Early Years Learning Framework and regulatory requirements, the Kindergarten teacher is responsible for fostering each child’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning.
As part of a Kindergarten within a Christian College, the teacher contributes to a faith-informed community, modelling Christian values and supporting the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child, while embedding the Christian ethos and values of the College into daily practice. The role works collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the broader College to ensure a smooth transition into school and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Occupational Requirements & Qualifications
The successful applicant must:
* Have current Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
* Meet the requirements of the QCT and AITSL Standards
* Hold current
First Aid and CPR certification
* Have Kindergarten Teacher recognition with DETA
* Have experience in
Early Childhood education
Personal Attributes
Every College employee must demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be regularly involved with a local Christian Church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily, showing consistency with our College Statement of Faith.
The successful applicant must:
* Be a regular attendee of a local Christian church.
* Be willing and committed to know the College and support the mission and vision.
* Be committed to the role and fully understand the desired outcomes.
* Have a passion for teaching and supporting young people with diverse learning needs.
* Have a collaborative, flexible and creative approach to work
* Have a commitment to building positive relationships and contributing to a supportive school culture.
* Be a reflective practitioner, committed to ongoing learning and improvement, accepting constructive feedback and pursuing personal development opportunities.
Skills & Competencies
* Demonstrated experience in early childhood education.
* An understanding of the philosophy of Christian Education and ability to translate it into practice in the classroom, playground, office and staffroom.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills.
* A demonstrated understanding of current educational trends including Emergent Curriculum and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
* Ability to plan (and regularly evaluate) an interesting, sequential, developmental and enjoyable teaching program.
* Assist in the development, implementation and review of current systems, programs, strategies and services to support the diverse needs of students.
* A commitment to the Christian ethos, values and mission of the College.
* Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products and willingness to become familiar with other software, hardware and technology in common use throughout the College.
For more information, download the Employment Pack for this role HERE on the Emmanuel College Careers Portal.