Early Childhood Teacher

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hume City Council Full time
Overview

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Join Hume City Council as an Early Childhood Teacher. Lead. Inspire. Make a lasting impact. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our dynamic team in Melbourne, Australia. This is a temporary position with a maximum term until 10 May 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement engaging, play-based learning programs that align with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
  • Observe, document, and assess children's learning and development, maintaining accurate records and portfolios
  • Collaborate with fellow educators to plan and deliver high-quality educational experiences
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education
  • Contribute to the center's continuous improvement efforts and quality assurance processes
  • Mentor and support other staff members in their professional growth
  • Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on children's progress and addressing any concerns
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Qualifications suitable for a teacher under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
  • Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration and Police Check (completed within the last 6 months)
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management certifications
Employment details
  • Employment type: Contract (Temporary position until 10 May 2026)
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
Why Hume City Council?

We are a leader in local government, committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment guided by our values. We strive to be better every day, work together, show up with trust and accountability, and achieve the best outcomes for the Hume community.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We are a child-safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.


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