Early Childhood Teacher - Flexible Hours & Team-Teaching

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salaries

Annualised salary

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking qualified Early Childhood Teachers to join its expanding Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs. You’ll contribute to engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environments and collaborate with a team to deliver continuity of learning.

The role supports flexible rotations, strong child safety practices, and professional development within a purpose-built, child-centred setting in Melbourne. Opportunities include temporary and ongoing permanent positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and approved early years learning frameworks.
• Experience in collaborative team-teaching and rotational models.
• Commitment to child safety as a core responsibility; apply child-safe principles daily.
• Ability to implement supervision strategies and identify child safety risks.
• Knowledge to recognise and report child safety concerns per legislation and procedures.
• Demonstrated professional judgement and accountability; willingness to speak up on unsafe practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Create environments where children feel safe to express themselves and participate.
• Demonstrated trauma-informed approaches to support children's regulation and wellbeing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for team collaboration.
• Current mandatory compliance: VIT, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Emergency Asthma, and National Child Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Express interest in joining Moonee Valley City Council kindergarten services in 2027.
• Support children in engaging, safe and inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver program consistency and continuity of learning.
• Work across Monday to Friday within the municipality.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive leadership culture for educators.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Flexible work

Active supervision

Child safety knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Professional judgment

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking qualified Early Childhood Teachers to join its expanding Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs. You’ll contribute to engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environments and collaborate with a team to deliver continuity of learning.

The role supports flexible rotations, strong child safety practices, and professional development within a purpose-built, child-centred setting in Melbourne. Opportunities include temporary and ongoing permanent positions.