Early Childhood Teacher – Staverton Kindergarten

About the position

A rare and exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and highly motivated Early Childhood Teacher to work within Staverton Kindergarten (Thursday, Friday and alt Wednesdays) commencing in January 2026.

We are a warm, community-focused Kindergarten committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for young children. Our dedicated team values creativity, curiosity, and emotional development, and works together to support each child’s unique learning journey. We are seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team and contribute to the growth and wellbeing of our learners.

The Teacher at Staverton Community Kindergarten holds a key leadership role, responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program.

About us

Staverton Community Kindergarten is a two-unit community kindergarten with 88 enrolments. Each kindy program has 22 children in the group with qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Educators in each group.

Children attend a 5 day fortnight (8.30-2.30) with the option of after kindy care (2.30-5.30pm)

At Staverton Kindergarten we encourage our community to have a deep respect for the natural environment and take a sustainable view of our land, our country, our world. We provide a rich array of learning experiences and materials that are open ended and conducive to learning for the children of all abilities. We are a not-for-profit organisation and are affiliated with Lady Gowrie Qld.

Key Criteria

• Base the program on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)
• Build strong, trusting relationships between children, families, and staff
• Maintain a cohesive and professional team environment
• Encourage meaningful family participation across all aspects of the service
• Provide a flexible, relevant, and responsive program that meets community needs
• Actively promote the kindergarten within the local and broader community

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent with ACECQA approval
• Current Queensland Teachers Registration
• A valid Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate
• All required certifications must be current at the time of application
• Current Child Protection Training
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• The required 2 years experience must be in a teaching role within early childhood education

Terms and conditions of employment including transition opportunities in late 2025 will be discussed with the successful applicant.

If you would like to be a part of our amazing Kindergarten forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]