About the service

Bittern Preschool is a welcoming, community-managed kindergarten located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where children are valued, respected and encouraged to develop a strong sense of belonging. Our philosophy is grounded in play-based, child-led learning, with a strong emphasis on children's voices, rights and individual interests.

We are passionate about fostering meaningful connections with families, our local community and the natural environment, providing children with rich opportunities to explore, investigate and learn through authentic experiences. Child safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Bittern Preschool is committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive and child-safe environment where every child feels secure, heard, respected and empowered.

We actively promote children's rights, agency and participation, and maintain a strong commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to uphold our child-secure policies, practices and culture, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child remains our highest priority.

At Bittern Preschool, we value collaboration, reflective practice and a supportive team culture. Our dedicated educators work closely together to create a positive environment where both children and educators can thrive. We embrace innovative teaching approaches, celebrate individuality and are committed to continuous improvement.

Role description

Bittern Preschool is seeking a passionate,



enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 3-year-old kindergarten program.

This part-time position offers 19 hours per week, including two 5.5-hour teaching sessions, with additional non-contact time allocated for planning, documentation and professional responsibilities.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality, engaging and inclusive play-based learning program that reflects children's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs. We are looking for an educator who values children's voices, embraces curiosity and creativity, and is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing and connection.

Key responsibilities include:

- Planning, implementing and evaluating a meaningful, child-led educational program aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
- Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment that supports children's learning, development and wellbeing.
- Building positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with educators to support a positive and reflective team culture.
- Maintaining meaningful observations, assessments and documentation of children's learning.




- Promoting children's agency, rights and active participation in their learning.
- Upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and contributing to a strong culture of child safety.
- Participating in ongoing reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must hold or demonstrate the following:

- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or higher, with an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Current First Aid qualifications, including CPR, anaphylaxis management and asthma management.
- Current Mandatory Reporting training, with a sound understanding of child protection responsibilities and reporting obligations.
- Current completion of the Victorian Government's Child Protection and Child Safe Standards training through the GECCKO platform.
- A sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
- A strong commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards, child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Bittern Preschool is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. All applicants will be subject to appropriate child safety screening and employment checks in accordance with legislative requirements.

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