Lead Educator - Dixon Street

At C&K, our vision is where every child flourishes, to make a positive impact on children's lives. With over 115 years of experience, we've established ourselves as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education, driven by evidence-based thinking, hard work, and genuine compassion.

Are you ready to lace up your boots and become a part of something revolutionary? We are seeking individuals who want to change the world and collaborate with children, families and community. Opportunity to participate in an innovative early learning program with a focus on relational pedagogy and attachment theory.

Changing the trajectory of children at C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre

C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre is EXCEEDING in all areas and at the forefront of early childhood education, offering an intensive program to support children living with severe levels of family stress and social disadvantage. Our aim is to provide a stable and enriching learning environment, ensuring every child enters school as a confident and successful learner.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of children in your care, working collaboratively in a professional environment. Supported by coaching, mentoring, and professional development from the Parkville Institute and C&K, you'll have the tools and resources to make a real difference.

• FULL TIME – Monday – Friday 8:24am – 4:30pm
• Across all rooms
• Next to Strathpine Shopping Centre and close to public transport.
• Fixed Term full time until May 2026

Join C&K and Make a Lasting Difference

Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We want the same for you and joining C&K means impacting a child’s life trajectory for the time they spend with us and long after they leave. But so much of what we do depends on you.

We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.

• Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Find a healthy work-life balance with parental leave, return-to-work support, and family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres.
• We fully fund your Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Our Referral program also awards you with $1000 for referring a successful candidate so you can be rewarded for supporting your team’s growth.
• Take advantage of the C&K College to further develop your skills and qualifications.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced early childhood professional, if you’re energetic, fun and committed to guiding children’s early learning and development.

C&K values: we put children first, we respect each other, we work with integrity and strive for excellence in everything we do.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards this qualification.
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• A Police Check current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).

If you're ready to embark in a Lead Educator role working across all rooms, with impact and innovation, we want to hear from you. Join our team of change-makers and be part of something truly extraordinary. Apply now and let's shape the future together!

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant."

Strathpine, Qld