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.

Looking for a role where your ideas matter and your impact lasts a lifetime?

Join the wonderful team at C&K Strathpine, where you’ll be part of a warm, inclusive community that celebrates every child—and every educator. As our Lead Educator, you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with passionate teammates to create playful, safe, and meaningful learning experiences for our little learners and their families.

• Full Time - Monday to Friday 
• 38 hours per week
• $34.29-$38.43 per hour + Super

Why you’ll love being part of our C&K village:

• Find a healthy work-life balance with family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres and discounts of up to 75% of the gap fee.
• 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.
• Access to scholarships of up to $6000 under the Qualifications Pathway Program.
• Plus so much more.

What you’ll need to bring:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a willingness to begin studying
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
• A valid Blue Card (or Exemption Card) and a recent Police Check
• Most importantly—a kind heart, a curious mind, and a passion for helping children belong, learn, and thrive

When you join C&K, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a community that genuinely supports and values you. So, if you're ready to grow in your career while making a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to Strathpine.

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.

Strathpine, QLD