The Opportunity & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to design and embed your own curriculum and be part of building the Birches Early Learning Centre Carrum Downs name in the community. At Birches ELC we pride ourselves on ensuring the children, families and educators are recognised and supported through our programs and community engagements.

The successful candidate will strive for excellence in the delivery of quality education. This role requires a team player that is insightful and can drive our kinder program with their unique skills and talents.

Qualifications

- Must hold a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education with current VIT registration
- Current VIT registration, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers Certificate

Experience

- Proven experience in a similar role
- Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their experiences
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Passion, enthusiasm and a solid commitment to high quality care

Responsibilities

- Planning and implementing the educational program and achieving quality learning outcomes
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities
- Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning workplace
- Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families, and team members
- Observe children to assess their learning and development, and to identify any signs of ill health or other disabilities
- Keep records of children's progress, routines and interests
- Building connections with the local community
- Ensuring compliance with routines, policies, processes and practices




- Work as part of a team of professionals, including nurses, educators, and intervention specialists
- Discuss students' progress with parents, and attend parent interviews

Why Birches ELC?

- A 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at Birches ELC
- Opportunities for career development
- Supportive culture and management team
- Attractive pay and benefits
- Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

At Birches ELC, we're committed to providing a protected and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Birches ELC has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Birches ELC values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

If you meet the requirements and have the passion to teach young children, and you are ready to contribute to a positive and engaging environment, we invite you to apply.

Location: Carrum Downs, VIC

Employment Type: Full-time

Remuneration: $80,000 per annum (plus superannuation)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Carrum Downs)
🏢 Birches Early Learning Centre
📍 Carrum Downs