<p><strong>Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten</strong></p> <p>Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten is an exciting place to be. Situated on Brisbane’s north side, Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten offers kindy education. Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten delights in a mutually-supportive relationship with Living Faith Lutheran Primary School, Living Faith Church and the Living Faith Lutheran ELC (situated at Petrie). Our kindergarten celebrates a sense of community and is committed to quality forward-thinking Christian education. Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten relishes a culture of improvement and, among existing areas of development is the deliberate and strategic shift towards agile learning spaces and associated pedagogy, in an attempt to best prepare children for life within an exponentially-changing future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Lead Educator:&nbsp;Maximum-Term (9months) , Part-Time</strong></p> <p>Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced <strong>Lead Educator</strong> to join our team in a maximum-term, part-time capacity (minimum of 15 hours a week worked over 4–5 days per week) with a possibility of extension.</p> <p>We offer a supportive, above-ratio environment where educators are valued, well-supported, and able to focus on building meaningful relationships with children.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Working alongside Early Childhood Teachers and our Educational Leader, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support the implementation of a play-based curriculum aligned with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines</li> <li>Mentor and guide educators to deliver high-quality learning experiences</li> <li>Support each child’s participation, development, and wellbeing</li> <li>Contribute to the development and review of the Quality Improvement Plan</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Above-ratio staffing</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team culture</li> <li>Exceeding-rated service (National Quality Standard)</li> <li>Purpose-built centre with natural learning environments</li> <li>Strong connections with our co-located primary school</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>We are a not-for-profit, two-room kindergarten catering for up to 44 children per day within a long day care model (6:30am – 6:00pm).</p> <p>We operate year-round (excluding approximately 2 weeks over Christmas and 2 professional development days) and are proud to have been rated <strong>Exceeding the National Quality Standard</strong> twice since opening in 2014.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience in early childhood education</li> <li>Knowledge of the National Quality Framework</li> <li>Current Working with Children Check</li> <li>Current Gecko Training</li> <li>Working rights in Australia</li> </ul> <p><strong>Availability</strong></p> <p>Must be available to work shifts between 6:30am and 6:00pm every day (rostered hours discussed during recruitment).</p> <p><strong>Applicants will be short listed and interviewed as applications are received.</strong></p> <p><i>Contract length: </i>9 months</p> <p><i>Expected hours: </i>No less than 15 per week</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Employee discount</li> </ul> <p>For further information please contact the Manager - Children's Service via&nbsp;email (<a href="mailto:kym.garth@livingfaith.qld.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Lead%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kym.garth@livingfaith.qld.edu.au</a>).</p> <p>Applications to be submitted to the Manager - Children's Service via&nbsp;email (<a href="mailto:kym.garth@livingfaith.qld.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Lead%20Educator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kym.garth@livingfaith.qld.edu.au</a>).</p>