• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership opportunity for a graduate ECT
• Work part-time + have school holidays off

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 27 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through 70 Kindergartens and Early Learning and Care Centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Punjabi Language Support Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Tarneit Central Kindergarten. Our modern, purpose-built kindergarten is located alongside Tarneit P-9 College. Our team of nurturing and experienced educators deliver high quality and inclusive three and four-year-old kindergarten programs that help each child realise their potential.

ECMS is excited to be a part of the Victorian Government’s Early Childhood Language Program which is the first state-funded language program ever to be rolled out in Kindergartens. To ensure quality outcomes, the role of Language Support Early Childhood Teacher is ‘above ratio’ and considered an additional resource for the service.

The program will be delivered 19.75 hours per week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 2:45pm. This is a fixed-term contract ending in January 2025 with the possibility of an extension.

What will you do?

• Develop a high-quality Early Childhood Language Program in consultation with Educators, children, and families to achieve agreed outcomes for children.
• Work collaboratively with Educators to implement and embed the l Early Childhood Language Program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve children’s holistic development.
• Plan for the Early Childhood Language Program by children’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests of each child participating in the language program.
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards.
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, with a critical reflection lens, who will inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children.

More about you!

• A bachelor’s in early childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification.
• Current VIT registration.
• Willing to undertake and complete a Statement of Equivalence attesting native/near-native proficiency with the Punjabi language.
• Tertiary qualification in language (desirable). 
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate.
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards.

What’s in it for you? 

• 50% childcare discount!
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans.
• ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice.
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program.
• Funded First Aid (HLTAID0012).

‘ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located here.  

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged. 

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS apply now!