Early Childhood Teacher

Shine Bright EYM; Echuca; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 weeks paid leave

Salary packaging (Smart Salary)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Annual conference attendance

First Aid training

Job summary

Shine Bright EYM in Echuca South Kindergarten is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to deliver a high‑quality educational program through collaboration with the Educational Leader and the team. You will build strong relationships with children and families, and actively involve families in decisions about learning, development and wellbeing.

Key tasks include developing and implementing programs in line with regulations, meeting regularly with leadership to improve the program, and

Qualifications

• An approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification, as recognised by ACECQA.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration – Early Childhood.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Level 2).
• Experience working within the early childhood education sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an educational program in line with regulatory requirements.
• Regularly meet with the Educational Leader to discuss, reflect on and develop the educational program.
• Support and ensure all educators are implementing the educational program effectively.
• Develop collaborative relationships with colleagues to strengthen skills, knowledge and professional practice.
• Foster meaningful partnerships with children and families, including First Nations perspectives.

Skills

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

ACECQA-recognised ECT qualification

Job description

Fixed Term | 33.75 hours per week | Immediate Start - fixed term until December 2026

Make every moment matter

Join the Shine Bright EYM team and focus on the real work of being with children, building meaningful relationships and making every moment matter.

About Shine Bright EYM

Shine Bright EYM is one of Central and Northern Victoria?s leading not-for-profit, community-based early years education providers. Our vision is to champion children now for a better tomorrow through The Shine Bright Way.

We are committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where children, families and educators can thrive.

Learn more about our philosophy, services and podcasts on the Shine Bright website.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Echuca South Kindergarten.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will deliver a high-quality educational program through discussion, collaboration and critical reflection with the Educational Leader, education team and co-educators.

You will build strong, respectful relationships with children and families and actively involve families in decision-making around their child?s learning, development and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and implement an educational program in line with Regulation 73 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

Regularly meet with the Educational Leader to discuss, reflect on and develop the educational program.

Support and ensure all educators are implementing the educational program effectively.

Develop collaborative relationships with colleagues to strengthen skills, knowledge and professional practice.

Foster meaningful partnerships with children and families.

Incorporate First Nations perspectives respectfully and authentically within your pedagogy and practice.

Contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.

About you

You are a qualified Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about supporting children?s learning, development and wellbeing.

You will demonstrate:

Professionalism, flexibility and strong leadership skills.

A collaborative approach to working with educators, children and families.

A genuine passion for early childhood education.

Confidence in developing and delivering high-quality educational programs.

An understanding of how to respectfully incorporate First Nations perspectives into your teaching practice.

An approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification, as recognised by ACECQA.

Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration ? Early Childhood.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Level 2).

Experience working within the early childhood education sector.

What we offer

At Shine Bright, we value our educators and support you to focus on what matters most ? the children.

You will have access to:

10 weeks paid leave (pro rata), with 17.5% annual leave loading on 4 weeks.

VECTEA 2020 Award conditions.

Salary packaging options through Smart Salary.

A supportive environment with a dedicated Early Years Advisor for each kindergarten.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

Paid annual First Aid training.

Employee Referral Program.

Opportunities for casual shifts, SRF and professional development.

Professional development opportunities and attendance at our annual conference.

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive team environment.

Ready to make a difference?

Shine Bright EYM is a committed Child Safe Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Join Shine Bright and be supported in your journey ? focusing on the real work of being with children and making every moment matter.