Early Childhood Teacher — 9‑Day Fortnight Role

Whitehorse City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Salary sacrificing options

Flexible working arrangements

Onsite parking

Novated vehicle leases

Career opportunities

Reward & Recognition

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council – Vermont South VIC is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead a vibrant kindergarten program in a long day care setting. You will inspire curiosity and a love of learning through intentional teaching and responsive curriculum design.

Join a council that values collaboration with families, mentors educators, and ensures compliance with Child Safe Standards while contributing to service quality and improvement. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering a high quality kindergarten program.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Confidence in curriculum decision making and assessment of learning.
• Ability to mentor and guide educators in planning and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Planning, documenting and evaluating children's learning in line with the VEYLDF and NQF.
• Assessing individual learning and scaffolding children's development and interests.
• Building strong, respectful partnerships with families and professionals.
• Mentoring educators and students in high quality pedagogical practice.
• Contributing to the centre Quality Improvement Plan and service promotion.
• Ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards, legislation and Council policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring educators

Curriculum decision making

Technology for programming

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood (or ACECQA-approved)

VIT registration

First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certificates

National Criminal History Check

Commitment to child safety

Job description

Whitehorse City Council – Vermont South VIC is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead a vibrant kindergarten program in a long day care setting. You will inspire curiosity and a love of learning through intentional teaching and responsive curriculum design.

Join a council that values collaboration with families, mentors educators, and ensures compliance with Child Safe Standards while contributing to service quality and improvement. Applications close 1 November 2026.