Early Childhood Teacher

Little Steps Early Education & Care is located in Kilmore, just north of Melbourne. We currently have a vacancy within our Centre for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. The Kindergarten program is offered within our long day care service that operates from 6.30am-6.30pm. We require the Early Childhood Teacher to work a minimum of 4 days for contact hours with the children and additional planning time off the floor. 

As a service we are committed to continuous quality improvement to drive and deliver quality outcomes for all who are part of our service. We use the National Quality Standards to guide best practice and the voice of our families, children, community and team to shape our service decision making. As the Early Childhood Teacher you will have the opportunity to have a voice and make decisions and develop a learning program that suits the families and their children in your community.  You will work closely and be supported by an Educational Leader that works hands-on in the classroom.

What we can offer;

• Flexibility with the position as we are looking for someone who can work 4-5 days a week. Giving a work life balance.
• Flexibility with hours worked per shift, as we offer shifts for 8, 9 or 10 hours and we are happy to accommodate any reasonable requests.
• Passionate team environment, the kinder team educators are motivated and supportive.
• Supportive community of educators and Educational Leaders 
• 50% Gap fee discount for Educator children enrolled at the service

The candidate we are looking for needs to have all of the following qualities:

1. Hold a bachelor in Early Childhood education, recognised by the ACECQA
2. Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (VIT for VIC) 
3. Previous experience working as an ECT or Childhood Carer supervision role or comparable role
4. Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework and child Safe Standards
5. Hold an Employee Working with Children Check
6. Able to demonstrate qualities of being caring and reliable