We seek an experienced, degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join a community-based sessional kindergarten for three days per week.

Benefits:

- Pay aligned with VECTEA, including approximately 11 weeks of paid school holidays per year
- 15 contact hours and 7.5 hours per week of dedicated planning time
- A community-connected program with regular excursions and local engagement
- Funded First Aid training delivered annually on-site
- Mixed age group
- A stable and experienced team, including long-standing educators of 10–20 years
- Partly exceeding rated, join a service that benefits from a solid reputation in the local community
- Access to professional development through Council, Department and School Readiness Funding
- A collaborative and supportive team culture with low staff turnover

About the opportunity :

This is a unique opportunity to work at a kindergarten that actively connects children to their local environment through regular excursions and community engagement. A primary school is located opposite.

This is a part-time role across one program, supporting a play-based approach that is nurturing, engaging and responsive to children's interests and development.

About you:

You are an experienced (sessional strongly preferred),



degree-qualified Teacher who brings reliability, professionalism, and confidence to your communication. You are comfortable using technology to document children's learning and contribute to programming, and you take pride in supporting a calm, engaging learning environment. You are genuinely passionate about early childhood education, work collaboratively as part of a team, and proactively contribute ideas and support positive outcomes for children.

Requirements:

- Degree (or above) in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
- Minimum three years of experience as a Teacher, ideally within a sessional kindergarten setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Child protection / mandatory reporting and child safety certification
- Sound understanding of the NQF, VEYLDF and Child Safe Standards

What to do next

If you are seeking a long-term opportunity within a supportive, high-quality sessional kindergarten and value working as part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Early Years Talent.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher - Sessional Kindergarten Opportunity (Healesville)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Healesville