Assistant Educator

Western Suburbs Kindergarten (Townsville) are seeking applicants for the position of a permanent Assistant Educator, commencing Full time in October 2025. Our Kindergarten is a double unit centre, offering Free Kindy programs for 4 groups, including the long and short day models. Recently rated as exceeding, we have served the Townsville community for over 50 years with high-quality play -based programs for young children. Our centre is run by a Management Committee of elected parents, in partnership with a Director and is affiliated with C&K.

As an Assistant you will join our experienced team of Teachers, Assistants and Admin. Assistant to implement a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children’s curiosity is treasured, and families are welcomed to be a part of their child’s learning journey. We value the skills that our team bring with them and offer a range of employee focused policies to realise a healthy work-life balance including:

· Generous award including paid school holidays

· Non-contact time before and after the session

· 2 long day model (Mon/Tues and Thurs/Friday 7:45am-4pm) with Wednesdays for non-contact time 6 hours a fortnight)

· Paid PD and input into PD opportunities

· Access to EAP for employees and their families

· Supportive and collaborative team

We are looking for a passionate Educator who is committed to building strong connections with children, who genuinely enjoys being a part of their learning journey and contributing to the planning cycle. We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures and will need for you to demonstrate the following:

· Hold a ACECQA approved Diploma in ECEC (preferred) or Highly experienced Cert III (Children’s Services)

· Hold a current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willing to obtain)

· Hold a valid Blue card or Exemption Card

· A recently obtained Police Check, or willingness to obtain this.

· Hold or be willing to obtain an approved course in Child Protection as per recent changes to Responsible Person requirements

Please send a cover letter and application addressing the following criteria toaffiliatewesternsuburbskindy@candk.asn.auoutlining your

· experience within the Early childhood sector, assisting with the program and daily routines,

· evidence of working as a co-operative member of a team and contributing to the planning cycle and documentation

· Your experience in building connections with children, guiding behavior and supporting every child to thrive

· Your experience working with families and the Community

We look forward to reading your application. Applications close Friday 19th September 2025.