Haven Early Learning is highly regarded early childhood education and care service in the Rowville community with a culture of kindness, professionalism, quality care and early education. Haven has been a part of the Rowville community for the past 10 years and continues to be highly recommended for all age groups especially our four-year-old kindergarten program.

Haven is a 100-place service with four spacious rooms including two quality kindergarten programs (3- and 4-year-old). All age groups are rostered with one staff member over ratio, able to run their own programs and routines, incorporate ample natural light and have their own outdoor yards.

Haven's 4-year-old Kindergarten program is seeking a current Kindergarten teacher for 2027 who will work 5 days per week. You will work in a room with up to 24 children per day and a team of 4 permanent staff members. As Kindergarten Teacher you will be responsible for the overall leadership of the room including developing collaborative relationships with all children, families and staff, while maintaining a quality kindergarten curriculum.

The Role - 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher

This role is to commence in January 2027 as Haven’s 4-year-old Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). However, for the right candidate we will follow a transition process and start date in 2026.

The right candidate will be employed under a full-time contract working 38 hours per week. As an ECT you will be meeting our funded Kindergarten compliance providing children with at least 15 hours of teaching per week. You will then be supported by an additional ECT and mentor team member to uphold Haven’s high-quality kindergarten curriculum and provide children with additional teaching hours across the week.

As you will be responsible for the overall curriculum and planning you will be rostered four contact days per week with the children and one full day planning day off the floor.

Our 4-year-old Kindergarten program (Field Room) holds up to 24 children per day with 4 permanent staff members. This room is accessed only by funded kindergarten children who will remain in the room for the full year (Jan to Dec) as they prepare to transition to primary school. You will have our own indoor and outdoor yard with the flexibility to run an indoor/ outdoor program, progressive meals and adaptive routines across our opening hours.

Haven encourages children to arrive by 10am with the Field room usually in their own space from 8.30am to 5.30pm each day.

For this role, the successful teacher will:





- Hold an ACECQA approved University level Bachelor Qualification of Early Childhood Teaching.

- Have at least 2+ years’ experience working within a long day care setting (as an educator and/ or teacher). This includes new graduates with early childhood education experience being welcome to apply. Graduate Diploma's must have previous experience working in the sector.

- Have a current and valid VIT (full registration preferred).

- Be flexible to work within the hours of 6:30am-6.30pm.

- Be capable and confident to lead a team of educators (up to 4) including adapting to staff communication methods, learning styles and levels of experience.

- Bring your individual teaching philosophy to Haven and advocacy for the early education of children. This includes providing strategies, adapting the environment, respecting differences in people and teaching in an inclusive manner to meet the individual needs of all children. You will support children's school readiness and children's learning and development in all domains.

- You will be a strong communicator (both written and spoken) to establish strong connections and relationships with families, children, staff and our wider community. Furthermore, you will be implementing a curriculum which includes writing observations, setting up extension activities, supporting modifications, working towards child goals, undertaking critical reflection and using a mixture of Storypark, word documents, SharePoint and printed templates.

- Your qualified role will include organising and participating in school readiness funding, transition reports, second year discussions & plans. You will also liaise with pre-school field officers, allied health professionals, inclusion agencies and further support services as needed.

- At Haven child safety is one of our highest priorities. You will always uphold the best interest of children including listening to and respecting their voice. We have a zero tolerance to racism, discrimination, abuse and bullying.

- All Haven staff are expected to contribute to daily general tasks such as resetting the environment,



supporting transition times, toileting and hygiene practices, cleaning and general paperwork.

Overall, the right candidate will be eager to join Haven Early Learning including learning our culture and from those around you. You will be reliable, proactive, dedicated, have high levels of awareness and knowledge with a drive to implement a child centred approach. You will bring your own individual passions and strengths that can be incorporated into our setting while showcasing an education rich curriculum.

Additional qualifications and certificate requirements

- Full Australian working rights and reliable transport methods.

- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law.

- Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Certificates

- Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting certificate (ECE Protect)

- National Child Safety Training Certificates (courses 1-4) and willingness to obtain course 5.

- Food Handler's and Allergen Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

- High technology skillset (service uses Storypark, XAP, interactive whiteboard etc)

- Demonstrate high levels of time management and organisational skills

- Supply at least 2-3 professional references.

The Haven Difference

- Above child ratios

- Comparable wages: Children’s Service Teachers Award and wage retention grant being paid.

- Realistic programming and documentation expectations

- Established well run service with high occupancy and high staff retention.

- Professional development budgets, Room resource budgets and Kinder Funding budgets.

- 50% Discount on all Childcare gap fees for permanent employees

- Employee Assistance Program and uniform provided.

Haven Early Learning is a Child Safe Organisation we are committed to upholding the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and welcome all diverse and unique identities into our service. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those with a disability and culturally and linguistically diverse people, children and families. For more information on our commitment or the Haven difference please see our website https://havenearlylearning.com.au/haven-difference/

Apply Now!

Applicants are welcome to send through a resume and cover letter through to @havenearlylearning.com.au or apply through SEEK.

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