Sessional Kindergarten Teacher (ECT)

Moreland Community Child Care Centres Inc.; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 32 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Part-time flexibility

Wellbeing birthday day off

2 PD days per year

Supportive team environment

Access to ongoing professional dev't

Résumé du poste

Moreland Community Child Care Centres in Brunswick West, VIC, is seeking a Sessional Kindergarten Teacher (ECT) for a part-time role. You will plan, implement and evaluate high-quality kindergarten programs, fostering engaging, inclusive learning aligned with EYLF.

We value collaboration with families and colleagues, strong communication, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. The role supports health and safety standards within a nurturing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Early Childhood Teacher status or eligibility.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with families and staff.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning in the early years.
• Experience with diverse groups and inclusion.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliability, flexibility and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Current VIT registration (VIT).

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality kindergarten programs.
• Create safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Observe and assess children's learning and document progress.
• Implement age-appropriate behaviour guidance strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to documentation.
• Support EYLF implementation.
• Collaborate with co-educators and support staff.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Communicate regularly with families about learning and wellbeing.

Connaissances

Play-based learning

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Behaviour guidance

Reliability & flexibility

Formation

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

Victorian ECT status or eligibility

First Aid & CPR certification

EYLF knowledge

Current VIT registration

Description du poste

Moreland Community Child Care Centres – Brunswick VIC

Moreland Community Child Care Centres is seeking a Sessional Kindergarten Teacher (ECT) to join our team at our Brunswick West VIC 3055 location. This is a part-time position that plays a vital role in delivering high-quality early childhood education and care to our kindergarten children. As a Sessional Kindergarten Teacher, you will be responsible for creating engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's growth, development and wellbeing. This role is essential to our commitment to fostering a nurturing educational environment where every child can thrive and reach their potential.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality kindergarten programs that are responsive to children's interests, needs and developmental stages
• Create safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments that promote children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, fostering open communication and collaboration
• Observe and assess children's learning and development, documenting progress and tailoring teaching practices accordingly
• Implement behaviour guidance strategies that are supportive and age-appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to kindergarten documentation requirements
• Support the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Collaborate with co-educators and support staff to ensure consistency in practices and quality service delivery
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's learning, development and wellbeing

What we look for

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education)or equivalent
• Current Victorian Early Childhood Teacher status or eligibility to register as an Early Childhood Teacher
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and ability to implement play-based learning approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development in the early years
• Experience working with diverse groups of children and families, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and inclusion
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain these qualifications)
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene
• Reliability, flexibility and a collaborative approach to team-based work
• Current VIT
• Preferred: Experience in a kindergarten or early childhood education setting, particularly in an Australian early childhood context

What we offer

Moreland Community Child Care Centres is committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our team members. We offer:

• Part-time flexibility that allows you to balance your professional and personal commitments
• A Wellbeing birthday day off
• 2 full day Professional Development Day with the rest of the team
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and access to training in early childhood education practices
• Competitive remuneration in accordance with the Early Childhood Education and Care Industries Award
• A workplace culture that prioritises the wellbeing of staff and children
• Access to mentorship and support from experienced educators
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families

About us

Moreland Community Child Care Centres is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care in a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment. Our centres are committed to supporting children's learning and development in partnership with families and our community. We believe in play-based learning, respect for diversity, and fostering a sense of belonging for every child in our care. Our mission is to create spaces where children can grow, learn and thrive, and where families feel supported and valued. We are an organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to excellence in early childhood education.