Childcare Jobs - Early childhood teacher, Full Time - Eaglehawk North VIC, Australia

About Early Learning Victoria

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early
learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer
childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide
high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child
centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local
communities.
      
Early Learning Victoria's central office is in the Victorian Department of Education. The
central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre
operations once they open.
  
Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government-
employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and
enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and
opportunities for professional growth and development.  
 
Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from
harm.

Early Childhood Teacher - Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar centre

Early Learning Victoria has established a new government-owned early learning and
childcare centre at Eaglehawk North Primary School. Opened in 2025, this 102-place centre
offers childcare, and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to
include Pre-Prep.

Role Purpose

The Early Childhood Teacher will deliver high-quality early childhood education, guided by
evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice, which is aligned with the National
Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National
Education and Care Law and Regulations. You will be responsible for leading the
implementation of high-quality educational program in our funded kindergarten sessions.

You will build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children and
colleagues, ensuring an inclusive environment where each child's learning and development
needs are met, and the service's policies and regulatory standards are maintained.

Capabilities

Educational Delivery - Leads planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching
and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each
child. Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children's
learning and development. Conducts ongoing assessment of children's progress, providing
insightful feedback on their learning trajectory and achievements, and maintaining clear
communication with families regarding their child's development. 

Compliance and Child Safety - Ensures the centre, educational program and practices is
compliant with all aspects of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations,
National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved
Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures. 

Leadership and Mentoring - Develops and maintains meaningful relationships with staff,
families, and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment. Drives
service improvement by assessing strengths and areas for growth in accordance with the
QIP. Supports students on placement by integrating them into the educational setting and
providing guidance and mentorship. Promotes a learning culture by prioritising reflective
practice and maintaining a continuous cycle of self-evaluation and improvement. 

Personal Attributes - Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity,
impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights. 

Flexibility and adaptability: Operates effectively in a flexible and changing environment and
manages workload efficiently to meet the centre's needs. 

Working Collaboratively: Leads a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds
relationships with stakeholders and the community to support operations and maximise
impact of the centre. 

High Quality Practice - Committed to providing an environment where children can flourish
and thrive, supported by evidence-informed, pedagogy and practice that upholds all
elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education
and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is
guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria.  Encourages reflective practice where
feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences.  

Positive Learning Environment - Creates a positive learning environment by thoughtfully
designing spaces which facilitate learning and rich interactions. Uses respectful communication to guide and support children's social, emotional and cognitive development. Engages in meaningful dialogue with families and staff, providing a supportive classroom where all children feel safe and valued.

Selection Criteria

• Criteria 1 - Demonstrates the Child Safety and Compliance role requirements. 
• Criteria 2 - Personal Attributes - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.
• Criteria 3 - High Quality Practice - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.
• Criteria 4 - Positive Learning Environment - please see the Capabilities section above for
  more detail.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the
safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting
students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal
obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct
consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

Conditions of Employment

Please note, applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date. We will not be
contacting applicants before this time.  

For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria please
contact elv.workforce@education.vic.gov.au. 

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity,
LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the
Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department
website and our Diversity and Inclusion page 

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. 

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full
participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an
accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility
requirements. 

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 13 April 2025

Who May Apply

Experience required will include 

• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood teacher, delivering a high-quality
  play-based educational program
• Extensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development
  Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National
  Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards
• Strong ability to lead, mentor and guide educational teams.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children,
  families and communities.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families. 

Specific skills/qualifications required 

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification
• Valid VIT registration
• Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria)
• First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning
• Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable.