Early Childhood Teacher: Flexible Hours & PD Focus

Fairfield City Council; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

MyLeave annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fairfield City Council is seeking two enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachers to join the Best Start Education & Care unit in a dynamic team. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with positions focused on excellence, leadership and innovative programming for children aged 0–5 years.

The roles offer Grade 5 salaries with progression, extensive professional development, and strong support across services. Flexible benefits, study leave, and wellbeing initiatives are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood) approved by ACECQA or working towards
• Current First Aid Certificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and Working with Children Check as approved by ACECQA
• Accredited Teacher and actively working towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for Provisional Teachers
• Must meet the minimum prescribed requirements of a responsible person per the Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards
• Demonstrated ability to participate in decision-making and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of interpersonal skills in multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Meet the individual programming needs of children aged 0–5 years as part of a dynamic team
• Contribute to strong networking opportunities and support across services
• Participate in leadership development, study support and secondments across services
• Support ongoing professional development and provide guidance within Child and Family Services

Skills

Pedagogical programming

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood)

Tools

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Asthma Certificate

Anaphylaxis Certificate

Job description

Fairfield City Council is seeking two enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachers to join the Best Start Education & Care unit in a dynamic team. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with positions focused on excellence, leadership and innovative programming for children aged 0–5 years.

The roles offer Grade 5 salaries with progression, extensive professional development, and strong support across services. Flexible benefits, study leave, and wellbeing initiatives are provided.