Early Childhood Language Teacher – preferably Mandarin but open to alternative languages

Early Childhood Language Teacher – preferably Mandarin but open to alternative languages

Posted by Cara Armstrong Kindergarten Inc on 12 Sep 2025

Organisation

Cara Armstrong Kindergarten Inc

For Provider

Cara Armstrong Kindergarten

Closing date

Primary role

Early Childhood Teacher

Position type

Part-time

Location

Hawthorn East

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

Cara Armstrong Kindergarten is an iconic play-based kindergarten which has been offering the children of Hawthorn East and its surrounding neighbourhoods a quality kinder experience and family friendly atmosphere since 1945. Our philosophy is based on "working together to create a safe and inclusive place to play, grow and learn." We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating environment and a warm positive atmosphere where children can develop confidence, curiosity, communication skills, and cooperative behaviour. We see the safety of children as an absolute priority and follow the National Model Code for Child safe practices.

Work Days of the Role

2 half days Monday / Tuesday and/or Thursay

Hours of Work of the Role

9

Description

Cara Armstrong will be delivering the Early Childhood Language Program (an initiative from the Victorian Department of Education and Training). The candidate will be a strong teacher, preferably in Mandarin however we are open to other languages should a strong applicant present themselves. The Early Childhood Language Program has been rolled out to over 200 early childhood services offering a state funded kindergarten for children in the year before school. As part of this program, children across Victoria will be given the opportunity to learn in a language other than English for part of their state-funded kindergarten program. In partnership with existing staff, the Early Childhood Language Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of the language program. The Early Childhood Language Program will be delivered in accordance with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the ECLP_Support and_Implementation_Guide. Children will be encouraged to learn through exploration, problem-solving and play in another language. For more information about the Early Childhood Language Program, see: Cara Armstrong is currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the position of Early Childhood Language Teacher. The successful applicant will work closely with existing staff to support aspects of the education program in a language other than English. The Early Childhood Language Teacher will receive dedicated time for planning to support program delivery. Candidates should have:

• Qualifications and experience in early childhood (ideally an early childhood teaching degree or a Diploma of Early Childhood, but candidates with a primary school teaching degree are encouraged to apply)
• Native or near native proficiency in a language other than English
• A solid understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the kindergarten teacher and other early childhood staff in the kindergarten program to co-plan and co-deliver the language program
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning to further develop skills, expertise and teaching capacity

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience in early childhood (ideally an early childhood teaching degree or a Diploma of Early Childhood, but candidates with a primary school teaching degree are encouraged to apply)
• Native or near native proficiency in a language other than English

A solid understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework

Requirements

VIT Registration

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)