Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Nature-Based Bush Kinder

Greater Shepparton City Council; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (Service Leader) to join Gowrie Park Kindergarten from January 2027. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, delivering a combined three- and four-year-old program.

The role emphasizes leadership in early education within a bush kinder and nature-based play environment, with ongoing professional support and opportunities for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA recognised).
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Current Foundations of Child Safety Training.
• Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach and inspire at Gowrie Park Kindergarten.
• Permanent part-time role, 32 hours/week, Mon-Thu, starting Jan 2027, delivering a combined three- and four-year-old program.
• Engage with the community and support children’s learning through nature-based play.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA recognised)

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID009 Provide CPR

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting

Job description

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (Service Leader) to join Gowrie Park Kindergarten from January 2027. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, delivering a combined three- and four-year-old program.

The role emphasizes leadership in early education within a bush kinder and nature-based play environment, with ongoing professional support and opportunities for community engagement.