Lead Early Childhood Educator – Inquiry-Based Programs

UOM University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Academic Women in Leadership programs

LinkedIn Learning access

Parental leave

Cultural leave

Bupa health insurance

Discounts (Melbourne Theatre Company)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University of Melbourne is seeking an outstanding Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at a unique University Centre in Abbotsford. You will design and deliver exemplary early childhood education programmes aligned with national and Victorian frameworks, lead and mentor educators, and partner with families while supporting funded kindergarten delivery within a University-based service.

You will observe and document learning, participate in reflective leadership, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Hold an approved early childhood teaching degree meeting ACECQA, DET, and National Regulations.
• Maintain VIT registration, Working with Children Check, and HLTAID012 First Aid (anaphylaxis/asthma).
• Strong knowledge of NQS, Education and Care Regulations and child-safe standards.
• Design play-based, inclusive, anti-bias programs for children up to school entry.
• Lead and support educator teams with guidance, feedback and reflective leadership.
• Communicate effectively with families using written, oral and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate early childhood education programmes aligned with national and Victorian frameworks.
• Lead, supervise and mentor educators to ensure high-quality pedagogy and practice.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning, including developmental reports and parent interviews.
• Partner with families through clear communication about progress, needs and learning experiences.
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards and government kindergarten requirements.

Skills

Inquiry-based learning

Mentoring educators

Family partnership

Effective communication

Education

Early childhood teaching degree

Job description

University of Melbourne is seeking an outstanding Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at a unique University Centre in Abbotsford. You will design and deliver exemplary early childhood education programmes aligned with national and Victorian frameworks, lead and mentor educators, and partner with families while supporting funded kindergarten delivery within a University-based service.

You will observe and document learning, participate in reflective leadership, and ensure compliance with