Early Childhood Teacher (Maternity leave position)
Organisation
Crossway Preschool
Closing date
30.06.2025
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Part-time
Location
Brighton
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Crossway Preschool is a community kindergarten situated in a busy part of Brighton, on Bunurong country. We provide a high quality and inclusive play-based educational program and believe it is important to provide a natural environment for children to learn in and explore, fostering an appreciation and connection with nature.
Crossway Preschool is committed to ensuring a caring, safe and enjoyable environment where children are supported and nurtured in their growth and development. We believe in children’s competence and potential and embrace their curiosity, sense of wonder and joy. Crossway Preschool is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety of all children.
Working together with families, we support children in achieving the best possible learning outcomes by responding to their individual needs. We facilitate each child’s learning through a play-based approach, informed by contemporary theories, that is holistic in incorporating physical, social, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Children’s ideas, interests and personal experiences are extended and explored.
Work Days of the Role
Tuesday and Friday teaching and program planning day flexible
Hours of Work of the Role
23
Description
Crossway Preschool is looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. This is a maternity leave position, commencing in August 2025 until December 2026.
This role involves planning and implementing a high quality, play-based educational program for our 3-year-old group.
Crossway Preschool staff are supported by a full-time Director who oversees the day-to-day administration and running of the preschool, together with members of the preschool Board.
There is opportunity to increase hours of employment and teach the Activity Group. More information can be provided on enquiry. Please contact the Preschool Director.
If you are a suitably qualified Early Childhood Teacher and are keen to join an experienced team of early childhood professionals, with supportive management, in a caring and welcoming community, then we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Requirements
VIT Registration
Additional Requirements
To be successful, you need to also:
• Demonstrate experience in early childhood education and working in a small and supportive team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and deliver a high-quality educational program.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.
• Have sound documentation skills and a willingness to be progressive and critically reflective.
• Share our values and be willing to continue growing in teaching practices.
• Current first aid and CPR training, Emergency management of asthma and anaphylaxis training, Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews arranged accordingly. The position may be filled before the closing date, if a successful applicant is found.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Emily Malone
Email
Application Procedure
Please send your resume and a cover letter so we learn more about your qualifications, skills and experience to the Preschool Director or contact 9592 0104.
