• Join our friendly and welcoming team in 2025!
• Part Time, ongoing role in a dynamic and purposeful organisation
• Located in Wallan

About us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our unique early years model leads to great outcomes for children. Socially and emotionally, as well as supporting their ability to learn.

About the role/Opportunity

The team at Wallan East is growing. We are looking for an exceptional Teacher to bring our education and care model to life.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Responsibility for the day to day operations of the kindergarten program
• Provide a program of education and care based on strengths, dispositions, skills and interests of the children which will evolve from observations, feedback from parents, the inclusion of the broader community and other written records
• Ensuring the program adheres to the agreed centre philosophy as well as the Code of Conduct.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Early Childhood Degree qualification as recognised by ACECQA.
• Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of child development (3-6 years old)
• Demonstrate personal values aligned with Kids First organisational values
• Proven skill and experience in working in an early education and care setting
• Sound knowledge of legislation, policy and frameworks relation to early education and care services

As a member of the Kids First team you will:

• Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practice
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

To apply:

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For inquiries about the position:

Pranali Pai - Area Lead

Email: ppai@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

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).