Early Childhood Teacher

4 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia Kids First Full time

Devon Meadows Primary School Kindergarten Is Growing - Come Grow with Us.

We're hiring committed and caring Early Childhood Teachers.

At Kids First Australia, we create safe and culturally inclusive spaces for children, families, communities, and our team members. We embrace diversity and are deeply committed to improving the life trajectories of children through meaningful, high-quality early education and care.

We're excited to announce multiple part-time Early Childhood Teacher positions at our new Kindergarten site located at Devon Meadows Primary School, which opened midway through 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a thoughtfully designed, school-based service embedded within a vibrant community.

What We Offer

- Part-time ECT positions in a sessional Kindergarten setting

- Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

- School holidays included for work-life balance

- Team meetings held Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

- Supportive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and kindness

- Professional development and growth opportunities tailored to your journey

- Trauma-informed programs — with training provided

- A legacy of care since 1896, always putting children and families first

Our Commitment to Safety

Child safety and cultural safety are central to our work. We expect all team members to uphold these values and bring the skills, awareness, and sensitivity needed to create environments where every child feels safe, respected, and valued.

Your Role as an Early Childhood Teacher

- Lead and contribute to high-quality programming and documentation

- Collaborate with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences

- Promote trauma-informed and culturally safe practices every day

- Uphold compliance and regulatory requirements with integrity and professionalism

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and School Readiness Funding (SRF) plan

- Engage in partnerships with key stakeholders and participate in community consultations

- Listen actively and respond thoughtfully to the needs of children, families, and the community

- Mentor and support team members through reflective practice and shared learning

Who You Are We're looking for Early Childhood Teachers who:

- Ideally have experience in early childhood education

- Bring warmth, energy, and enthusiasm

- Communicate with clarity and compassion

- Embrace innovation and continuous learning

- Are committed to delivering high‑quality early childhood experiences

- Understand and actively promote child safety and cultural safety

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks

- Value collaboration and community engagement as part of their professional practice

If you're ready to make a difference in a place that values heart as much as skill, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

To apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6818897.

Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae which must list two professional referees.

For inquiries about the position connect with, Lisa Starvaggi‑Herbert, Area Lead on 0419 691324.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre‑employment medical (if applicable).

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