Early Childhood Teacher
Birches Early Learning Centre
Frankston South VIC 3199
Pay: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum (plus superannuation)
Job type: Full-time
Location: Frankston South VIC 3199
Why Join Birches?
Birches is a family-owned group of centres across Melbourne. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and inspired. The same goes for our team. Joining Birches means being part of a workplace that values openness, genuine connections, and professional growth.
At Birches, you'll find:
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring to help you grow in your career.
- Strong communication and transparency with families, including being honest about the tough days.
- Team celebrations and events that recognise milestones and achievements.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and wellbeing support.
- Childcare discounts for your own children.
The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our Frankston South centre.
The successful candidate will strive for excellence in the delivery of quality education. This role requires a team player that is insightful and can drive our kinder program with their unique skills and talents.
Qualifications
- Must hold a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education with current VIT registration
- Current Working with Children Check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers Certificate
Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their experiences
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing the educational program and achieving quality learning outcomes
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities
- Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment
- Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families, and team members
- Observe children to assess their learning and development, and to identify any signs of ill health or other disabilities
- Keep records of children's progress, routines and interests
- Building connections with the local community
- Ensuring compliance with routines, policies, processes and practices
- Work as part of a team of professionals, including nurses, educators, and intervention specialists
- Discuss students' progress with parents, and attend parent interviews
Our Commitment
At Birches, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that protects the rights of every child. We promote safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise risks in both physical and online environments. We value diversity in our workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that different cultures, back grounds and experiences strengthen our team and allow us to grow . Ever team member is valued, respected, and supported to progress in their career.
We are also committed to Reconciliation and to creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander children, families and employees feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, values-driven environment where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of Birches community.
Employer: BIRCHES ELC FRANKSTON SOUTH PTY LTD
Location: Frankston South, VIC 3199
Employment Type: Full-time
Remuneration: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum (plus superannuation) 