3 year old Teacher

Posted by Chelsea Heights Kindergarten on 11 Jun 2025

Organisation Chelsea Heights Kindergarten
Closing date 27.06.2025
Primary role Early Childhood Teacher
Position type Part-time
Location CHELSEA HEIGHTS
State VIC
About the Centre/Service We’re proud to offer a great team environment, supported by two dedicated office staff who help our educators focus on what they do best, teaching and connecting with children. We're also lucky to still be a sessional community-run kindergarten, which brings a special sense of belonging and purpose to everything we do. Our kindergarten provides a play-based, inclusive, and engaging program that nurtures each child’s unique development. We foster strong relationships with families and the community, and value the important role educators play in shaping early learning experiences. Chelsea Heights Kindergarten is fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our children.
Work Days of the Role Mon, Fri
Hours of Work of the Role 8.45-4.15
Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic part-time 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher to join our team from Term 3 on an ongoing basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a meaningful role in the early education of children in Chelsea Heights.

In 2026, there is a potential opportunity to expand the role to include a day working off-site at our local community centre, delivering a Bush Kinder program from 9am–2pm.

We are proud to offer:

Maximum of 22 children in the class

Sessional Kindergarten

A welcoming and supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Monthly paid staff meetings

A strong commitment to the wellbeing and growth of our educators

Join us in creating rich, play-based learning experiences that nurture each child’s curiosity and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices, including following and implementing the EYLF & VEYLDF
  • leading and supporting the wellbeing, learning and development of children
  • providing pedagogical leadership
  • coaching, mentoring and supervising co-workers
  • building and maintaining strong relationships with children and their families
  • complying with, and supporting other educators to comply with, service policies and legislation
  • working with community members and external agencies
  • committed to embedding child safe standards & sustainability practices
Qualifications
  • Bachelor qualified teacher
  • Experience running a bush kinder program (or a passion to run one)
  • Be able to develop, plan and implement the program
  • A sound understanding of play-based pedagogy
  • Work and manage time effectively
  • Have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
Requirements VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Liz Capp
Email

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