Early Childhood Teacher

Village Early Education, Croydon

✨Join Us and Grow Together✨

Village Early Education will be stepping into a brand-new Centre in Croydon, Victoria. Due to open November 2026!

We are looking for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher with a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration to join our team.

Village Early Education offer one full day per week planning for Early Childhood Teachers, along with 6 weeks annual leave. This role has the capacity for above award wage and conditions, dependent on skills and experience.

Village Early Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care and are committed to raising awareness about the importance of child safety in our organisation and our communities, which is essential for promoting healthy and safe learning environments for children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development: Create and deliver engaging programs and experiences tailored to the developmental needs and interests of three-year-old children in line with the VEYLDF.

• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and learning.

• Programming and Planning: Documenting children’s learning and development in line with the VEYLDF.

• Family Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with families through effective communication.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and centre management to ensure a harmonious, collaborative work environment and contribute to the overall success of the centre.

• Health and Safety: Ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with relevant regulations, National Quality Framework and Village Early Education’s policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. 

• Victorian Institute of Teaching: Full Registration ideal, provisional considered.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience teaching young children, preferably in a kindergarten or early childhood setting.

• Skills: Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in early childhood. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Attributes: Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for fostering young children’s growth and development.

What We Offer: 

• Full day off-floor planning per week

• 6 weeks annual leave

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and performance

• Opportunities for professional development and growth in a new Centre

• The unique opportunity to be part of a new service from the ground up, contributing to its culture, values, and success, as we grow together

• Generous childcare discounts for your own children

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Villager of the month

• Career advancement within a growing and dynamic organisation

• A unique management structure – with a more hands-on, collaborative, and mentorship-driven management structure, we are setting Village Early Education apart from other early education organisations.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service and make your mark from the very beginning. If you are an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Join Village Early Education and help us shape the future of Early Childhood Education in Croydon, where we grow together!