Early Childhood Teacher

Description:

Employment type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration : Salary – Attractive rates commensurate with experience (as determined by the EEEA 2020), plus superannuation

Location: This role may be required to work at any of the kindergarten locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

We are seeking Early Childhood Teachers who are passionate, motivated, enthusiastic, and who share a commitment to Early Childhood Education by providing innovative and quality outcomes for children. You will support our funded three and four year old kindergarten children by providing engaging and inclusive programs with the support of your service team across 23 Wyndham Kindergarten Sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your skills in our Early Education and Care Services team, we provide a unique play-based environment that encourages learning through experimentation, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. You will report to the Kindergarten Team Leader.

You would be the face of the service as you engage with Council’s diverse community on different levels including building relationships with families, staff groups and the community. Engagements are focused on ensuring positive family and community participation in line with Council’s integrated service approach.

What your day will look like

• Fostering a warm, welcoming environment, where you will help create an inclusive environment where supportive and respectful partnerships with all families are paramount
• Throughout the day, you will lead and contribute to a team environment that ensures every child, including those with additional needs, are supported in a high-quality Kindergarten program.
• You will lead collaboration with colleagues in planning and documenting activities, contributing your ideas and expertise to the process.
• Continuous improvement will be at the heart of your work as you actively seek ways to enhance your practices and outcomes.
• You will follow best practice procedures, aligning with the unit’s policies and guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills will be essential as you work alongside others to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
  
  

What you will bring

• Completion of a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), or other relevant approved ACECQA qualification ( Graduates are encouraged to apply )
• Experience working in early years education is highly desirable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork ethos
• Understanding of the variety of local, state and commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies
• An understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
• Current certificates in Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management and First Aid
• A current Working with Children’s Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
  
  

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Monday 17 March 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Emily McGuire, Early Education and Care Services Area Leader on 03 8742 8376.

If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre, where you must be available to attend all day on either Friday 28 March or Wednesday 2 April 2025.

Successful candidates will be required to attend Induction training on Friday 18 July 2025.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website .