Nature‑Based Early Childhood Teacher — Part‑Time (Mon–Thu)

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

Job summary

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

The position promotes a bush kinder approach with nature-based play, strong community links, and admin time. Applicants must hold the listed qualifications and VIT registration; face-to-face interviews are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold the listed current qualifications and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach and inspire in Gowrie Park Kindergarten.
• Deliver a combined three- and four-year-old program for sessional kindergarten.
• Contribute to a bush kinder program and nature-based play.
• Participate in leadership and administrative tasks as part of the service leadership role.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations

Job description

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

The position promotes a bush kinder approach with nature-based play, strong community links, and admin time. Applicants must hold the listed qualifications and VIT registration; face-to-face interviews are mandatory.