About us
Bloom Childcare Pty Ltd operates Country Kidz Preschool, a 94 place long day care and funded kindergarten service in Tongala, Victoria.
Our service is rated Meeting the National Quality Standard and offers a play based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Key duties
Plan, implement and evaluate a funded kindergarten program, structuring learning across indoor and outdoor environments with a variety of materials and equipment to support each child's development
Teach the foundations of literacy, numeracy, music, art and literature through play based learning
Provide a range of experiences and activities that develop children's motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
Promote language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal conversations with individual children and small groups
Observe, document and assess children's learning to evaluate their progress, and identify early signs of illness, emotional difficulty, developmental delay or disability
Monitor children's nutrition, health, welfare and safety, and identify and respond to factors that may affect their progress
Discuss children's progress with families, hold parent meetings and prepare transition to school statements
Attend staff and committee meetings, and take part in community and family support programs as appropriate
Supervise student teachers on placement and guide the educators working in the kindergarten room




Uphold the Child Safe Standards and meet all obligations under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standard
Essential requirements
An ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualification at Bachelor degree level or higher (or a recognised equivalent)
Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), or eligibility to obtain it before commencing
At least 12 months' experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher
Sound working knowledge of the EYLF, VEYLDF and the National Quality Framework
Current first aid (HLTAID012), including CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management
Robust skills in curriculum planning, observation, documentation and assessment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Full working rights in Australia, or the ability to obtain them
Desirable
Experience delivering a funded three or four year old kindergarten program
Experience using Xplor or Storypark
Food handling and safety training
What we offer
Salary of $79,500 to $82,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
Permanent full time position, Monday to Friday
Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
A close knit, community focused team in a well resourced regional service
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All appointments are subject to VIT registration, a satisfactory Working with Children Check where applicable, reference checks and entry on the National Early Childhood Worker Register.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten) (Victoria)
🏢 Bloom Childcare
📍 Victoria