At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow.

Lead, Inspire & Thrive at C&K Mossman

Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career with a role that offers strong support, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact? As our Director Teacher at C&K Mossman, you’ll be part of a welcoming and tight-knit community, where your managers and peers are invested in your success. We want you to feel empowered to shape the role and centre as your own, with the backing of a team that truly supports you.

Nestled at the gateway to the breathtaking Daintree Rainforest, this part-time opportunity offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. You’ll be guiding 22 eager young learners in the magical year before they start school, setting them up for success in their lifelong learning journey. You won’t be doing it alone—you’ll have the support of a dedicated and highly experienced assistant, working alongside you to create an engaging and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

With extra programming and non-contact time, you’ll have the space to develop and deliver an inspiring learning program—while enjoying the incredible beauty of tropical North Queensland. Immerse yourself in the local culture, build lasting relationships with families, and create meaningful experiences in a centre that celebrates nature, exploration, and connection.

Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Join us and be part of something special at C&K Mossman.

• Part Time 5-day fortnight Monday, Tuesday and every second Wednesday 8am-3.30pm starting in Term 2.
• Leadership position with the full support of a team of passionate and experienced early childhood professionals.
• Extra programming and non-contact time to ensure you have the time to facilitate a wonderful learning program

“C&K mean what they say. Putting children first is an embedded part of all their thinking and decision making. I love working with like-minded people.” - Rebecca Ireland - Director, Yuingi Childcare Centre

Find Your Better Way and Enjoy the Benefits

Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.

• Be rewarded for your experience with a competitive salary of $79,799 – $110,049 (pro-rata) plus super, a $2,995 annual Director’s Allowance, and salary-sacrificing options.
• Receive a retention bonus of up to $6461 (pro-rata) as a reward for your commitment.
• Enjoy your holidays as you work during the school terms
• Enjoy dedicated, paid programming time to plan and create meaningful learning experiences
• Be well and prosper with an Employee Assistance Program that includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling and specialist support for LGBTIQA+ and First Nations individuals.
• Funded Blue Card, Police Check and First Aid certifications.
• Take your career to new heights with the Beginning to Teach program, specialized mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Plus so much more.

What you’ll bring

If you’re committed to guiding children’s early learning and development, we’ll set you up for success!

We strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:

• An ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• Current Police Check
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.

You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

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

We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.