Early Childhood Teacher, Nominated Supervisor

Yarra Ranges Kinders; Millgrove; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School holidays off

Term-based hours

Opportunities to increase hours

Professional support

Career progression

Job summary

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRK) in Millgrove is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher and Nominated Supervisor to join our team.

The role offers approximately 16 hours per week with sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, designed to support work-life balance. The successful candidate will hold an Early Childhood Teaching qualification with VIT registration, lead a capable team, and ensure high-quality educational programs across services.

Qualifications

• Early childhood teaching qualification with VIT registration required.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality educational programs.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and regular performance discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high-quality educational program in consultation with children, families and Educators.
• Lead team communication, supervision and regular performance discussions.
• Maintain compliance with EYLF, NQS, National Law and Regulations and improve quality and culture.

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification - VIT registration required

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher, Nominated Supervisor

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRK) is looking for an experienced Kindergarten Teacher / ECT to join the Millgrove team.

After years of passionate service, our current Teacher (previously Nominated Supervisor), has decided that in her final year she will reduce her hours to provide ongoing support to our new team member.

You will work approx. 16 hours per week, with sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. We always plan when your non-contact time is worked with you to support the best work/life balance possible.

If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career - or have experience as a Nominated Supervisor - apply today!

Why work with YRK

• School holidays off
  Enjoy school holidays off across all YRK services, with no rostered work during holiday periods.

• Predictable, term-based hours
  Plan your life with confidence through stable, term-based hours that support balance and wellbeing.

• Opportunities to increase hours
  Boost your income with opportunities to pick up additional shifts across YRK services when available.

• Professional support
  Work alongside highly experienced Teachers and Educators, with strong staff retention and low turnover across YRK services. Backed by a large, not-for-profit Early Years Manager with central support.

• Supporting your progression
  Grow your career in an organisation that genuinely values staff development and actively supports progression over time.

About YRK

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRKI) is a not-for-profit, community-run Early Years Manager providing high-quality sessional kindergarten programs across 22 services. We deliver inclusive and engaging programs for three- and four-year-old children, guided by community need, regulatory requirements, and best practice in early childhood education.

About You

We're seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher and Nominated Supervisor committed to providing the best Kinder experience for children and their families possible.

• Early Childhood Teaching qualification - VIT registration required

• Develop and deliver a high-quality educational program in consultation with children, families and Educators.

• Lead team communication, supervision, and regular performance discussions

• Strong grasp of EYLF, NQS, National Law and Regulations

• Track record improving quality, culture, compliance and service reliability

• Calm under pressure, decisive, and child-safety focused

Statement of commitment to child safety

YRK is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for all children.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

YRKI encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.