Expression of Interest - Kindergarten Teacher – Sessional Kindergarten Opportunities

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

Degree qualified Kindergarten Teaching Opportunities

Reference number & Closing date

11351

Friday November 20 th at 11.00pm

Job Description

As our Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs continue to grow, Moonee Valley City Council is seeking experienced, passionate and qualified early childhood professionals to express their interest in joining our kindergarten services in 2027.

Opportunities

• 31.18 hours per week, working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• 31.18 hours per week, working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• 31.18 hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• 20.52 hours per week, working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• 20.52 hours, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• 20.52 hours, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• 10.26 hours, working Tuesday and Friday
• 32.10 hours per week - Team Teaching/ Rotational Program Model- Working in session from 11.45 am to 4.00 pm each day, with allocated non-contact time before session on three days per week and 30 minutes of non-contact time after session each day. The program will be delivered in partnership with another Early Childhood Teacher who works the morning session. Both teachers will have dedicated time working together on the floor each day to support collaboration, continuity of learning and a consistent approach to teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our services that values children’s safety, high-quality education, strong community connections and positive outcomes for children. Working in purpose-built, child-centred environments, you'll be supported by a dedicated leadership team committed to helping educators thrive in their careers.

As our kindergarten programs continue to expand, we are seeking applicants who can commit to both temporary and ongoing permanent opportunities and are available to work across Monday to Friday within the Moonee Valley municipality.

Why Join Moonee Valley City Council

• Above-award salaries aligned with our Enterprise Agreement
• Annualised salary arrangements for kindergarten staff, that also covers kindergarten holiday periods
• Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong professional support from Kindergarten Team Leaders, Regional Leaders and specialist support staff
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work in welcoming, inclusive and collaborative kindergarten communities
• Be part of a Council committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families

About You

You will be a passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to creating engaging, safe and inclusive learning environments for children.

You will have:

• A Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, with at least 2 years’ experience.
• A sound knowledge, understanding and practical application of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and approved early years learning frameworks.
• Experience working within, or a demonstrated willingness to embrace, collaborative team-teaching and rotational models. The ability to work flexibly and respectfully with colleagues, share professional knowledge and responsibility, and collaboratively plan and implement programs that prioritise children's rights, interests, wellbeing and learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety as a core responsibility, with the ability to apply child-safe principles in everyday practice and contribute to a culture where children's safety, rights and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to implement active supervision strategies, identify potential child safety risks and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring children's dignity, privacy and bodily autonomy are respected.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to recognise, respond to, document and report child safety concerns, including disclosures, suspected abuse, neglect, grooming behaviours and breaches of professional boundaries, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
• Demonstrated professional judgement, accountability and willingness to speak up and challenge unsafe practices, accept feedback and take appropriate action to protect children.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• The ability to create environments where children feel safe to express their views, communicate discomfort, seek help and participate in decisions affecting them.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and practical application of trauma-informed approaches, including the ability to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on children’s behaviour, emotional regulation and sense of safety, and to implement responsive, respectful and individualised strategies that support children’s regulation, wellbeing and relationships.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Current mandatory compliance requirements, including current VIT registration, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certification, and Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training (Modules 1–5).