Early Childhood Teacher

1 day ago

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia Hume City Council Full time $80,327 - $119,244
Job Description
  • Fulltime Temporary Opportunity Maximum term until 10th May 2026
  • $80,327 - $119,244 per annum plus Superannuation in accordance with qualification & experience
  • Join the Family, Youth & Children team

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. As an integral part of our early learning center, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of young children and fostering their growth and development. Temporary position with a maximum term until 10th May 2026.

What you'll be doing:

  • 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.

Required Certifications & 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

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people 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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