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Early Childhood Teacher (Fixed-term Parental Leave replacement position) commencing August 2026

Posted by Panorama Heights Preschool on 16 Jun 2026

Position Details

Organisation
Panorama Heights Preschool
Location
MONTMORENCY, VIC
Position Type
Fixed-Term-Contract
Primary Role
Early Childhood Teacher
Closing Date
09 Jul 2026
About the Centre/Service

Panorama Heights Preschool is a highly respected, community-based not-for-profit kindergarten proudly celebrating 60 years of service to the Montmorency community. Run by a dedicated parent volunteer Committee of Management and operating from council-leased premises, our service offers two modern learning environments and a large, leafy outdoor play space. We currently support approximately 100 enrolled families and deliver funded 15-hour kindergarten programs for both three-year-old and four-year-old children. At Panorama Heights Preschool, we actively nurture a strong sense of belonging and community. We value meaningful relationships with children, families, committee members and staff which are built on mutual respect, collaboration and trust. Our program is play-based, inclusive and responsive to each child's strengths, interests and needs. Through intentional teaching practices, we support children to become confident and capable learners. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity, inclusion and respect for all cultures, values and beliefs. We are also excited to be trialling bush kinder sessions as part of our program during the second half of 2026.

Work Days of the Role
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
22.5
Description
Qualifications
Requirements
VIT Registration
WWCC
PC
First Aid
Anaphylaxis Training
Additional Requirements
• Experience working in an early childhood setting • Strong understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) • Sound knowledge of child development and early childhood education • Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian and Australian child safe standards • Ability to develop positive and effective relationships with children, families and colleagues • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • IT skills • Strong organisational and time-management skills • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism • Experience supporting children with additional needs • Ability to plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality educational program
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Laura Pinney
Phone Number
0394397014
Application Procedure
Please email your current CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]