Logo

4 Year Old - Early Childhood Teacher

Posted by Botany Park Preschool on 21 Apr 2026

Position Details

Organisation
Botany Park Preschool
For Provider
Maddison
Location
CARRUM DOWNS, VIC
Position Type
Part-time
Primary Role
Early Childhood Teacher
Closing Date
15 Jun 2026
About the Centre/Service

Botany Park Preschool is a highly respected, community-based sessional kindergarten located in the heart of Carrum Downs. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are empowered to become confident, capable and happy learners. Our Philosophy: Learning Through Positive Play Our educational approach is centred on the belief that children learn best through play.

Work Days of the Role
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Hours of Work of the Role
Contact hours Monday 8.15am-2.15pm, Tuesday 12.30pm-4.30pm and Thursday 8.15am-1.15pm .. non-contact hours to work around these days.
Description
Qualifications
Requirements
VIT Registration
First Aid
Anaphylaxis Training
Additional Requirements
• Previous experience working in the early childhood sector (desirable). • Thorough understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and be able to apply these in their teaching practice. • Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011. • Thorough understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS). • Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture. • Strong awareness of the Kindergarten Funding Guide. • Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements. • Sound understanding of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS), Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), and Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM). • Sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education. • Ability to develop, document, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate education program for kindergarten children, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. • Knowledge of work health and safety legislation, employee responsibilities, safety practices, and safety issues for children and staff. • The ability to plan, work, and manage time effectively with minimal supervision. • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with the approved provider, children, parents, other staff, and professionals. • Ability to work in a cooperative, flexible, and professional manner with children, parents, staff, and approved provider. • Well-developed leadership and self-motivation skills. • Ability to ensure confidentiality of information.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Maddison