Early Childhood Teacher | Birchip | Permanent Part-Time | 30 Hours Per Week

Salary: As per VECTEA, dependent on classification and experience
Location: Birchip, Mallee Region
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time | 30 hours per week

Looking for something a little different?

Sometimes the best career opportunities are found outside the city.

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a welcoming regional kindergarten to find an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference in a small community.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a kindergarten program, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and become part of a supportive team where your contribution really matters.

With 30 hours per week, including 20 hours of direct teaching and 10 hours of planning time, ongoing employment and VECTEA conditions, this role offers a rewarding teaching opportunity with a great balance between work and life.

For someone looking to take the next step in their career, there is also the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor.

Why consider this opportunity?

- Permanent ongoing position: Enjoy the security of an ongoing role.

- 30 hours per week: 20 contact hours and 10 hours of planning time.

- VECTEA conditions: Salary and conditions in line with the applicable VECTEA classification.

- Work-life balance: Tuesday and Thursday teaching days, plus a half-day Wednesday.

- Leadership opportunities: Potential to take on Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities.

- Make a real difference: Work within a small kindergarten community where relationships and quality learning matter.

- Regional lifestyle: Become part of a close-knit rural community in the Mallee region.

About the Role





Working across both the funded 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten programs, you'll play an important role in delivering engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

The kindergarten also offers an additional five hours for its vulnerable cohort, providing further prospect to support children and families who benefit from additional assistance.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the learning workplace, work collaboratively with your colleagues and build strong relationships with families and the wider community.

For the right person, there is scope to take on additional Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging kindergarten programs aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels supported.

- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Observe, document and assess children's learning and development.

- Work collaboratively with educators to support quality practice and continuous improvement.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the kindergarten's educational program.

- Champion child safety, wellbeing and inclusion across the service.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about early learning and enjoys building genuine connections with children, families and colleagues.

You’ll also bring:

- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification.

- Current VIT registration or eligibility to obtain registration.

- Previous paid experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher, outside of student placement.

- A sound understanding of the EYLF and Victorian kindergarten requirements.

- Confidence planning and d

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