Director-Teacher

Director-Teacher C&K Childcare and Kindergarten Blackbutt, QLD

C&K Childcare and Kindergarten is dedicated to positively impacting children's lives, a mission pursued for over 115 years. Through evidence-based practices, diligent effort, and genuine compassion, C&K has established itself as Queensland's foremost early childhood education provider. As a child-safe organisation, the safety and wellbeing of children are paramount, fostering environments conducive to learning, exploration, play, and growth.

Help Shape Futures at C&K Blackbutt Community Kindergarten

C&K Blackbutt Community Kindergarten is seeking a highly valued Director/Teacher to lead a secure, supportive, and stimulating learning environment for children, their families, and the broader community. Your contributions, ideas, and experience will be instrumental in cultivating a culture where all individuals can feel a sense of belonging, develop, and flourish.

This is a permanent part-time position, involving 7.5 hours of work every Thursday, Friday, and alternate Wednesdays. The role operates during school terms, allowing for holiday periods. A retention bonus of up to $9500.00 is available.

Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits

Every career at C&K supports children's belonging and growth. The organisation provides a range of benefits, programs, and opportunities designed to assist employees in earning, maintaining wellbeing, and advancing their careers.

• Remuneration: A wage rate of $42.15 - $58.12 per hour, plus Directors allowances and superannuation, equating to an annual salary of $85279.53 - $119522.20 plus super.
• Work-Life Balance: Priority access to C&K childcare centres for families, with discounts of up to 75% on the gap fee.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling, and specialised support for LGBTIQA+ and First Nations individuals.
• Certification Support: Funded Blue Card, Police Check, and First Aid certifications.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career advancement through the Beginning to Teach program, specialised mentoring, and professional development.
• Additional benefits are also available.

What You’ll Bring

Commitment to guiding children's early learning and development is key to success in this role. C&K strongly upholds its child safety policies and procedures. To thrive and succeed, you will possess:

• An ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education or an equivalent qualification.
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training – Foundation Certificate.
• First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• A valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• A current Police Check.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards, the Early Years Learning Framework, and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.

You will demonstrate a passion for achieving enduring, high-quality outcomes for children, their families, and the community, coupled with a collaborative spirit. Joining C&K means becoming part of a supportive network where mutual reliance is encouraged.

C&K is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a police check and must not be a ‘Restricted Person’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse background, and/or those with additional needs.

Reporting Line: Not specified. Ideal Start Date: Not specified. Location: Blackbutt, QLD. Work Type: Part-time, onsite. Application Instructions: Not specified.