Early Childhood Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher

Universe Early Learning Centre - Springvale VIC

Curriculum & Teaching: Plan, structure, and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature. Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.

Language Development: Promote language skills through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and individual and group discussions.

Assessment & Child Health: Systematically observe and record student progress; detect early signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, or developmental delays; and monitor nutritional, welfare, and physical safety needs.

Family & Community Engagement: Discuss progress and individual needs with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes; and attend staff and committee meetings.

Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent qualification).

Registration: Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation (or immediate eligibility).

Checks & Certifications: Currently working with children clearance, National Police Check, and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis).

Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS,



and regulations; proven experience creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); and positive behaviour guidance skills.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Teaching: Plan, structure, and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature. Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.

- Language Development: Promote language skills through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and individual and group discussions.
- Assessment & Child Health: Systematically observe and record student progress; detect early signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, or developmental delays; and monitor nutritional, welfare, and physical safety needs.
- Family & Community Engagement: Discuss progress and individual needs with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes; and attend staff and committee meetings.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.

Skill & Experience

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent qualification).

- Registration: Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation (or immediate eligibility).
- Checks & Certifications: Currently working with children clearance, National Police Check, and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis).
- Skills: Robust knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and regulations; proven experience creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); and positive behaviour guidance skills.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Universe Early Learning Centre
📍 Melbourne