Early Childhood Teacher – Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre
A rare opportunity has risen for an experienced and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre (MPC). Commencing in Term 1, 2026, the position is for our Unit 1-3 day group working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The role is for a first-term contract position with the vision of extending the contract for the remainder of the 2026 year (with the potential for permanency). Employment and pay conditions will be as per the MPC Early Childhood Education Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent (qualification must be recognised by ACECQA)
- Current Queensland Teachers Registration is essential
- Valid Blue Card or Exemption card for registered Teachers
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and asthma training certificates
- Current Child Protection training
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (in a community kindergarten preferred)
- Passion for child-centred, play-based learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
- Must be available 19-24 January 2026 for set up week.
Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with children attending from 9am to 2pm (37.5 hours per fortnight).
Key Criteria
- View children as active and capable partners in their learning experience and have the ability to plan responsively, collaboratively and authentically,
- Support children, families, management committee and staff members to develop a sense of belonging and place at MPC through meaningful connections and relationships,
- Strong understanding of the ‘Code of Ethics’ Early Childhood Australia,
- Commitment to Child Protection and Safety,
- An understanding of the National Quality Framework v2.0 and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines,
- An understanding of ‘Play’ and in its importance to children’s learning,
- Value and support collegial partnerships,
- Commitment to open and effective communication with children, parents, management committee and colleagues,
- A growth mind-set and commitment to professional development and team collaboration,
- Commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
About us
The successful applicant would be joining a long-standing, collaborative, energetic and supportive team who are committed to learning for all. Mentoring is a feature of MPC work culture and our highly experienced teachers and educators are willing to share, listen and learn from each other.
If you are keen to join our community-based centre please send your resume and cover letter, including details of your qualifications, experience and strengths to: [email protected] addressed to the President of the Management Committee.
A full position description can be forwarded to you upon request via the above email.
Applications close Friday 14th November 2025.
