Early Childhood Teacher (2027 start)
Core
Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of an educational program for very young children (0-4 years) in an accredited Early Learning Centre, acting as a mentor to other educators.
Role type
Senior Early Childhood Teacher / Lead Educator
Builds
High-quality early childhood education programs based on the National Quality Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Child Development
Required skills
Pedagogical approaches for birth to school age, National Quality Framework knowledge, inclusive program planning, staff mentorship, trauma-informed practice, cultural competence
Preferred skills
Experience with 0-3 and 3-4 year old cohorts, ability to lead staff, strong interpersonal communication
Technologies
National Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Responsibilities
Develop age-appropriate educational programs, mentor other educators, maintain developmental documentation, ensure safe environments, collaborate with families
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities