We're looking for an ECT who loves the craft of early childhood teaching - someone who brings genuine warmth, professional depth, and a belief that the relationships you build with children and families are just as important as the programs you plan. If you're the kind of educator who takes pride in their work and wants to do it alongside people who feel the same way, read on.

The Role

Acacia Avenue Preschool is a community-run kindergarten in Mentone offering 3 and 4-year-old programs across four groups. We're opening a brand new three-year-old group, Purple Group, with 25 children, and we're looking for a permanent part-time ECT to be its founding teacher, starting in 2027.

The role is 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday), 8:45am–6:15pm, or similar hours by negotiation. You'll join a team of ten dedicated educators.

What You'll Be Doing

- Planning and implementing play-based kindergarten programs aligned with the VEYLDF and EYLF
- Building genuine relationships with children, families, and the wider Mentone community
- Contributing to programming, documentation, and ongoing quality improvement
- Working collaboratively in a team that is experienced, stable, and genuinely invested in each other's practice

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) — full VIT registration as an ECT required
- A warm,



reflective approach to teaching and a commitment to child-led learning
- Strong communication skills and a genuine investment in family partnerships
- Experience in a community kindergarten setting is an advantage, but not essential
- Experienced ECTs at Levels 3.5–3.6 (VECTEA 2020) or 6.10–6.11 (VECTEA 2026) are highly desirable

Pay This role is classified up to Level 3.6 under the VECTEA 2020 (Level 6.11 under the VECTEA 2026), with remuneration in accordance with the applicable VECTEA and the current ELAA Wages Bulletin. Classification will be assessed based on your qualifications and recognised experience.

Why Acacia Avenue?

What makes Acacia Avenue special isn't just what we do, it's who we do it with. Our educators are experienced, passionate, and excellent at their craft. This is a team with low turnover, and that doesn't happen by accident.

Our team is rostered above ratio as standard, because we believe good teaching requires space to do it well. When you join us, you're stepping into a culture of professional respect, shared purpose, and the kind of collegial warmth that makes coming to work a pleasure. And with Purple Group, you'll get to help build something recent from day one.

Pay: $27.20 – $61.54 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Mentone)
🏢 Acacia Avenue Preschool
📍 Mentone