• Be part of our innovative and game changing early years services
• Part Time, ongoing role in a dynamic and purposeful organisation
• Wollert on Wurundjeri Land

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 in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service.

Your new role

• A great opportunity to nurture your career while working to the Kids First Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model
• Support the Early Childhood Teacher to innovate, develop and implement the educational program.
• Work in partnership with children, families and the community.
• Encourage the development of self-esteem and promotion of self-expression, creativity, security, independence, happiness, and the opportunity to achieve.
• Access ongoing professional development focused on relational pedagogy and trauma informed practice.

About you

• Diploma of Children's services or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skill and experience working in an early education and care setting.
• Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diversity.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values.
• 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.
• Up to 5 days cultural leave per year.
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

Don't delay, apply now!

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://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6702152

For inquiries about the position, please contact Anu Joshi - Area Lead on ajoshi@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