Kindon State School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Kindergarten Teacher Aide to join our close-knit school community. Working 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30am-2:30pm), you'll support the delivery of quality early learning by assisting with engaging activities and classroom preparation under the direction of the Principal. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the early years of education.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.47FTE), 36 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

We are a small school with big heart, high expectations and a long, proud history. Situated in a remote location amidst beautiful farmland, we are deeply committed to providing every one of our students with their best start. Our school values respect, strong work ethic and a student-centred approach to our ways of working.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Supporting the implementation of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline play-based, inclusive, child-centred learning in line with Early Years Learning Framework alignment
• Assisting teachers to plan, resource, and facilitate learning using Play My Way resources.
• Interacting with children to foster holistic development: identity, connectedness, wellbeing, active learning, communication, and smooth transitions
• Preparing and managing learning materials, supervising small-group activities, and aiding with administrative tasks such as photocopying, roll-taking, and resource organisation
• Supporting positive behaviour management and inclusive classroom environments.
• Engaging respectfully with families and the community and maintaining confidentiality and protocol in line with Education Queensland policies

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Formal qualifications in education support (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Education Support), or currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Early Childhood, with recent experience in a Kindergarten classroom
• Demonstrated understanding and experience planning, observing and reporting using Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline
• A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a growth-focused mindset.
• Respect for individual learning needs, community focus and fostering child-centred partnerships.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Provide details of your current Blue Card status.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR655314_25T Role Description (PDF, 206KB)
  Role Description