AddressFroebel Carlton is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 97 places for children (across 3 floor levels) from approx. 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect. The state-of-the-art centre opened in January 2022. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning with Spanish as a second community language, age-appropriate inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We will seek to actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and undertake frequent excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond. Please visit our Froebel website, our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel to learn more about us! 🙂
We are looking for a Full-time Kindergarten Teacher and Team Leader to join our Kinder team as of early June 2024. The role is 38 hours per week worked across 5 days.
We offer:
- a happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director
- a rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique bilingual learning environment
- a salary substantially above the Modern Award (Children's Services)
- additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year)
- access to exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services, including cashback options!
- allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
- support of and collaboration with centre's Educational Leader
- sustainable practices and excursions within the community
- generous professional development opportunities
- an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
- an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
- a state-of-the-art service purposely designed to be the third teacher
- substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
- ultra-modern end-of-trip-facilities (showers, lockers and bike racks) and common spaces within Melbourne Connect.
The successful candidate will:
- hold an approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification with VIT registration
- have at least 1+ year(s) leading a team and/or room in an Early Childhood setting
- have very good communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
- have a keen interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning
- have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
- last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset!
📧 Please use the apply button and attach your resume. Ideally you also send us a short cover letter/note introducing yourself and outlining why you are applying for this role with Froebel! 🙂
Froebel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Froebel is a child safe organisation.
Only eligible applicants will be contacted by Froebel.
