Early Childhood Teacher

Join the ECMS Team: Early Childhood Teacher

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1000 dedicated people work together to create safe, joyful, and enriching experiences for 7,500 children every week. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Bunyip Kindergarten.

Our kindergarten has been at the heart of Bunyip's close community for nearly sixty years. Our dynamic 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs foster curiosity and creativity in a nurturing and intimate environment. Our development of our Bush kinder program has been our favourite development by far.

This is a part-time fixed-term position, ending on 18 September 2026, working 22.5 hours per week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm as non-contact hours.

About you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have great knowledge of the child safe standards and early childhood regulations.
• You hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a VIT and a first aid certificate.

About the role

• You'll develop a high-quality educational program for the 4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children.
• You'll work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school.
• You'll document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs.
• You'll critically reflect and inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children.
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis.

Why ECMS?

• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities - we're a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.
• We offer VECTEA rates
• Generous benefits - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave and funded first aid.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated - 87% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work

Join us in shaping the future of early education

ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located on out website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and care, and you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and inclusive organisation, we encourage you to apply today