• $29.50 - $33.00 per hour
• Retention incentive of $1250 after your first year! 
• Fixed Term contract - Part time 
• Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday - Extended Kindy

“I love coming to work each day, seeing the children’s excitement as they share their ideas. We have an amazing team of teachers and educators and wonderful families.” Liana

Where Every Child Flourishes: 

We are Queensland’s biggest childcare and kindergarten provider with nearly 350 early services located across our sunny state. We strive to encourage a love of learning through our curriculum approach of Listening and Learning Together! 

Our team are driven by our purpose of nurturing and inspiring children to succeed and passionate about our culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and dedication to the growth of all our people, little or otherwise!  

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and fun-loving Lead Educator to inspire young minds in our extended kindergarten program at C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten. Our Centre has beautiful, large, landscaped gardens and inspiring indoor learning environments. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and we allocate plenty of time for outdoor play and discovery.

• Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday during school terms
• Fixed term contract until the end of the year with possible extension
• 1:15pm to 6:15pm 
• Additional hours during school holidays.

As a skilled, enthusiastic, and compassionate Lead Educator you will have the responsibility of designing and executing an engaging educational program that offers ample opportunities for children. You will work in collaboration with a team of dedicated Educators who share your passion for providing high-quality education.

Joining us will bring you: 

• Unrivalled Support: Join a welcoming and collaborative team committed to providing you all the training, learning and support you need to grow your skills and knowledge! 
• Wellbeing: Access our comprehensive support services like our Employee Assistance Program. 
• Reward: Alongside above-award rates and coverage for your Blue Card and First Aid, be rewarded with a retention incentive of $1250 after your first year! 
• Employee Discounts through BUPA
• Extensive Education and Professional Development programs

Whether you are an experienced early childhood professional or fresh graduate to the sector and want to join Queensland’s leading provider and be set up for an amazing career journey, we are excited to speak to you! You will be energetic, fun and committed to supporting and guiding children’s learning and development.  

You will need to hold, or be willing to enrol and work towards 

• Diploma qualification in Early Childhood 
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification 
• Paid Blue Card or Exemption Card  
• A Police Check current within 3 months or willingness to obtain one (we will cover the cost ) 

Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of children and have fun while doing it!

C&K is committed to an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.   

As a condition of employment with C&K, all employees are required to have 1st and 2nd COVID Vaccinations.

A position description is attached.