• Part time Permanent position available at Fairy Hills Kindergarten in Ivanhoe starting January 2026!
• The position available is for Contact days Wed & Friday 8:15-4:30 and Non contact day Monday 8:30-3:00.
• Join our well-established Fairy Hills Kindergarten with outdoor spaces for endless play and exploration, located in Ivanhoe (Wurundjeri Country)
• Maintain your work-life balance

Kids First have a prominent 120-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you're a passionate educator looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

A great opportunity to nurture your career while working to the Kids First Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model

• Develop and implement an innovative 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

• An approved Early Childhood Teaching Degree. (Recognised by ACECQA).
• 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.
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

Don't delay, apply now!

To apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6817523.

Applications close 18 October 2025​

For inquiries about the position, please contact Lead Teacher - Daniela Cabezas via dcabezas@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). Requirement to comply with Kids First vaccination policy where supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties.