Part-time Assistant Educator – Lawnton Kindergarten

Part-time Assistant Educator – Lawnton Kindergarten

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and delivering high-quality early childhood education?

Do you thrive in child-led, caring environments that foster independence, creativity, problem-solving, respect and empathy?

If you’re flexible, positive and committed to supporting children’s growth across all learning areas, we’d love to hear from you.

A 2026 opportunity has become available for a dedicated permanent part-time assistant educator to join our Lawnton Kindergarten team. The role is part-time: 3 days per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during school terms.

About Lawnton Kindergarten

Lawnton Kindergarten is a not-for-profit, double unit sessional community kindergarten, affiliated with Lady Gowrie Qld and has a reputation in the community for the high-quality programs delivered to children 3-5 years of age. We are rated ‘Exceeding’ in the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standards. The kindergarten has a friendly, professional and collaborative working environment, with experienced teachers and supportive staff who are committed to providing a safe, sensitive, supportive and encouraging early educational experience of the highest quality. We are managed and supported each year by a parent management committee, and all profits are rolled back into the Kindy for the benefit of the children and families.

About the Role

The successful Assistant Educator will:

• Support a high-quality, child-led kindergarten program to children aged 3-5 years, using the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Hold a minimum of a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services.
• Build positive relationships with families, children, co-workers, committee members and our community.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong literacy skills, including writing and posting stories to families via Storypark.
• Uses technology confidently or be willing to learn with training.
• Work closely with the teacher, following instructions and collaborating as part of a team.
• Uphold safe standards and self-manage tasks to meet timetable deadlines.
• Participate in special kindy events within the community, occasionally outside of regular hours.

Work Hours

• Alternate Wednesdays, plus Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30am – 3pm (Assistant: part-time permanent)
• Every second Wednesday 8:40 am– 2:45pm (Inclusion Support: regular casual)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services qualification or equivalent NQF approved qualification that meets Approved Kindergarten Program Provider Assistant Educator Recognition requirements.
• Current Blue Card (Queensland Working with Children Check)
• Current First Aid certificates, including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
• Current Child Protection, Fire, and WHS training
• Be willing to undertake a police background check if requested.
• Have experience in a similar role with Lady Gowrie or C&K Kindergartens (preferred).

How to Apply:

Please email your application, cover letter and resume to [email protected] which Includes an outline of your qualifications and experience and include the contact details of at least 2 professional referees.

Applications Close Friday 21st November 2025.