Early Childhood Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher

Universe Early Learning Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universe Early Learning Centre in Springvale, VIC is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to design indoor/outdoor learning that builds literacy, numeracy, speech, and art skills. You will nurture motor and social development, and foster confidence and critical thinking in young learners.

You will supervise student teachers, provide pedagogical leadership, and collaborate with families to support each child’s learning journey within a compliant regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent.
• Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation.
• Working with children clearance; National Police Check; ACECQA-approved First Aid (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature.
• Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.
• Systematically observe and record student progress; monitor health, welfare and safety needs.
• Discuss progress with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes.
• Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

ILP experience

Positive behaviour guidance

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher

Universe Early Learning Centre - Springvale VIC

Curriculum & Teaching: Plan, structure, and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature. Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.

Language Development: Promote language skills through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and individual and group discussions.

Assessment & Child Health: Systematically observe and record student progress; detect early signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, or developmental delays; and monitor nutritional, welfare, and physical safety needs.

Family & Community Engagement: Discuss progress and individual needs with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes; and attend staff and committee meetings.

Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent qualification).

Registration: Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation (or immediate eligibility).

Checks & Certifications: Currently working with children clearance, National Police Check, and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis).

Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and regulations; proven experience creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); and positive behaviour guidance skills.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Teaching: Plan, structure, and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature. Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.

• Language Development: Promote language skills through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and individual and group discussions.
• Assessment & Child Health: Systematically observe and record student progress; detect early signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, or developmental delays; and monitor nutritional, welfare, and physical safety needs.
• Family & Community Engagement: Discuss progress and individual needs with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes; and attend staff and committee meetings.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.

Skill & Experience

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent qualification).

• Registration: Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation (or immediate eligibility).
• Checks & Certifications: Currently working with children clearance, National Police Check, and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and regulations; proven experience creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); and positive behaviour guidance skills.