At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives. It's what we've been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we've built a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow.
Help Shape Futures at C&K Crestmead Community Kindergarten - Director Teacher Wanted!
As one of our highly valued Director Teacher at C&K Crestmead Community Kindergarten, is a 22-place service that supports two groups of kindergarten age children from 3.5 - 5 years old. Our Kindergarten fosters a sense of belonging, allowing children to thrive and build meaningful relationships. We implement a balanced program that combines structured play with freedom of choice, encouraging early learning and development across all areas. We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.
* Permanent Part Time: 5 days a fortnight. Monday, Tuesday and alternative Wednesday.
* Centre Operational hours: 8:22am to 2:30pm
* Hourly Payrate: $42.15–$58.12 per hour + Director's allowance + Super
* C&K Crestmead is located on Augusta Street, Crestmead, on the Crestmead State School grounds.
Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits
At C&K, we don't just offer a job, we support a career where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
* Competitive pay that recognises you $42.15–$58.12 per hour plus Directors allowances, plus superannuation, plus salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay.
* More time off, real work-life balance 5 days a fortnight, totalling 37.5-hour work. Working Monday, Tuesday, and every alternative Wednesday.
* Don't work during school holidays Only work during school terms only. Enjoy your school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days off.
* Childcare discounts that make a difference Save up to 75% off gap fees at C&K centres.
* Paid First Aid Courses and Blue Cards
* Career pathways you can actually grow in Clear internal progression opportunities across C&K services, with pathways into Educational Leadership, Centre Leadership, Specialist Support roles, and broader regional positions.
* Ongoing professional development Subsidised qualifications through C&K College + up to $6,000 scholarships via the Qualifications Pathway Program.
* Exclusive staff savings Enjoy access to hundreds of retail discounts and health insurance deals through our partnership with BUPA & Smartrewards.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) That includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling and specialist support for LGBTIQA+ and First Nations individuals.
* A workplace that invests in you Not-for-profit organisation with 115+ years of impact, focused on people over profit.
* Supportive, values-driven culture Work alongside experienced educators in a collaborative team that prioritises children's learning and educator wellbeing.
* Make a genuine impact every day Help shape children's early learning in a nurturing, play-based environment with Queensland's leading early childhood provider.
What you'll bring
If you're committed to guiding children's early learning and development, we'll set you up for success!
We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:
* Hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood (or ACECQA Recognised ECT Equivalent).
* Previous experience working in Early Childhood Education.
* Knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
* First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
* Valid Blue Card and current Police Check.
* Current Foundation of Child Safety Training certificate (Geccko).
You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a Restricted Person or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.
Crestmead, QLD
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