Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor

Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor

Tracking Code 4952-689 Job Description

Our Kindergarten in Mooroopna supports children to be curious, confident and learn through play. We need the right person who can give our children an experience of quality early childhood education, to develop their appetite for learning, connect them with their community and support them in moving to the next stage phase of formal learning.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time*, permanent position, you'll report directly to the Regional Manager and play a pivotal role in the North Victoria Leadership team. You'll lead the Mooroopna Kindergarten team overseeing daily operations, motivating, mentoring, collaborating and supporting the team to develop, implement, and evaluate a high quality, developmentally and culturally appropriate play and learning environment for children, and achieving quality practice that aligns with the National Quality Standard.

* Part-time will also be considered if preferred (minimum of 25 hours per week).

In the words of our children, you will:

• "Make it like home"
• "Keep me safe"
• "Have fun"
• "Help me feel happy when I feel sad"

What's important to our team is that you:

• Understand and connect with community and the diversity of our space
• Collaborate with us, and include us in the decision making and programming
• Provide leadership and mentoring, provide feedback for reflection and recognition of a job well done.

A place to feel valued:

You have experience in early childhood programs, a 'toolkit' of strategies, and the ability to think on your feet which allows you to find solutions to complex situations. Your infectious enthusiasm for your job will see you actively seeking out families in need of support, and you build rapport and relationships easily with children and adults from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. You consider yourself a team player, you love partnerships and collaboration, and have an 'all-hands-on-deck' attitude.

This role requires:

• An approved Early Childhood Teaching Qualification as approved by ACECQA (essential) and current VIT registration
• Knowledge and/or experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of a high quality, developmentally appropriate education and care program
• Knowledge and/or experience in the application of approved learning frameworks, in particular the Early Years Learning Framework
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including supervising and providing direction and staff support

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• VECTEA award salary with regular increases, plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• 10 weeks' paid annual leave
• Significant internal training in the country's leading child rights organisation
• Opportunities to deploy to Child Friendly Spaces in emergency events
• Internal employment, progression and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you.Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description: Teacher / Nominated Supervisor

F or more information about the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile . For any queries, contact Terri Bentancourt , Regional Manager, on 0436 809 953 or te rri.bentancourt @54reasons.org.au . O r for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Applications close: Monday 11 th August 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. D iversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au . We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your r ace, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation.All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme .

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.