• VECTEA entitlements including paid school holidays
• Work in one of ECMS' largest and most established kindergartens
• Great opportunity to excel in your career

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 68 kindergartens and child 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 Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Arnolds Creek Kindergarten. Our modern, purpose-built and sustainably designed kindergarten in the growing Melton community. We have a strong emphasis on a play based emergent curriculum, which fosters investigation, inquiry, exploration, curiosity and creativity.

This ongoing role works 24.75 hours weekly on a Wednesday and Fridays from 8:00am to 4:30pm (session) and Thursdays from 8:00am to 3:45pm (planning).

What will you do? 

• Develop a high-quality educational program for the 4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and Educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children 
• Work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school 
• Document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs 
• 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 
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis  

More about you 

• A?Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification 
• Current VIT registration 
• 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? 

• VECTEA entitlements
• Paid school holidays off 
• 16 weeks paid maternity leave
• 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 (0012) 

‘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!?