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.

Are you a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking to make a genuine impact in the lives of children and families?

Welcome to C&K Birkdale — a vibrant childcare centre in Brisbane’s southeast where little learners blossom and educators are genuinely celebrated. We’re all about creating a warm, inclusive space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore their world.

We’re seeking a dedicated and inspiring Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at C&K Birkdale. In this permanent full-time position, you will lead a Pre-kindergarten room and create a nurturing, inquiry-based learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and engaged. Working closely with families and your fellow educators, you’ll implement a play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity and supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• $46.93- $65.90 per hour + Super
• 40 hours per week with monthly RDO
• Pre-Kindergarten Room

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering a high-quality kindergarten program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
• Building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Supporting and mentoring Educators in the room
• Embedding C&K’s image of the child and our philosophy of listening deeply to children in your daily practice

To join us, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• A valid Blue Card (or Exemption Card), current police check
• Sound knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and QKLG

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 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

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.

Birkdale, QLD