Early Childhood Teacher for Three

3 days ago

Deer Park, Victoria, Australia Deer Park Early Learning and Kindergarten Full time
Our wonderful Early Learning centre is embarking on an exciting new chapter of growth With zero staff turnover since opening 3yrs ago, we're proud of the strong, supportive culture we've built and we're now ready to welcome new team members to join our exceptional team.

We are seeking experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teachers to join us as we expand our service in 2026, including the significant growth of our funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs at our Deer Park early learning service.

Our beautiful, purpose-built centre features the latest in early learning design, providing high-quality education and care for children aged 0–5 years. Most importantly, we foster a warm, collaborative, and professional environment where educators truly thrive.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging kindergarten programs for three- and/or four-year-olds, ideally commencing in December 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a family-operated service with over 20 years' experience in delivering exceptional early education and care across Melbourne.

Why Join Us?

  • Zero staff turnover
  • Competitive salary above award rates
  • Paytime Access – access your earned wages early
  • Worker Retention Payment
  • Generous continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • 25% childcare discounts (subject to availability)
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On-site parking
  • Supportive team environment – a workplace where people support each other, show up with intention, and love what they do
  • Eight weeks annual leave
  • Eight hours non-contact time

What We Are Looking For

  • Degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher
  • Full-time availability
  • Enthusiastic about delivering our 3–4-year-old kindergarten program

Key Attributes

  • Professional and initiative-taking
  • Eager to grow and develop professionally
  • Collaborative collaborator
  • Lead by example

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain a fun, safe, healthy, and productive learning environment
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, carers, and staff
  • Develop and implement the educational program, achieving high-quality learning outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with routines, policies, processes, and practices
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
  • Current First Aid certificate, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative, professional, and focused team
  • Bring passion, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to high-quality care

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Communicates thoughtfully and builds trusting relationships
  • Collaborator with energy, initiative, and emotional maturity
  • Excited by immersive inquiry-based learning
  • Understanding of and commitment to child safety and ethical practice
  • Demonstrates warmth, positivity, and a genuine heart for children

Our service operates from 6:30am to 6:30pm across seven rooms, from babies through to 3–4-year-old kindergarten. If you are passionate about working collaboratively as part of a high-functioning team and committed to high-quality practice, we want to hear from you

***Please note: We are managing this recruitment directly. No unsolicited agency referrals will be accepted.

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