Early Years Teacher | Seymour Family & Children's Centre

Part time ongoing position available!

• Join our vibrant team at Seymour Family & Children's Centre, accessing our open classrooms and outdoor spaces in Seymour (Taungurung Country).
• Bachelor's qualified with at least 2 years of experience
• 4 days a week, 20 hours contact time and 10 hours of non-contact time. Session time 8:45-2:15pm Tuesday to Friday.
• Be paid for school holidays under the VECTEA 46/52 model and maintain your work-life balance

Who are we:

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you're a passionate educator looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role:

• Implementing a program of education and care based on strengths, dispositions, skills and interests of the children which will evolve from observations, feedback from parents, the inclusion of the broader community and other written records
• Ensuring the program adheres to the agreed centre philosophy as well as the Code of Conduct
• Organising the indoor and outdoor environment, including the safety and rotation of equipment
• Ensuring that transition times are smooth, calm and purposeful.
• Support the implementation of the Kids First early years model - full training provided

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To be successful in this role you will need:

• Early Childhood Degree qualification as recognised by ACECQA
• Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment
• Comprehensive understanding of child development (3-6 years old)
• Experience in working in partnership with other services and agencies
• Demonstrate personal values aligned with Kids First organisational values
• Proven skill and experience in working in an early education and care setting
• Sound knowledge of legislation, policy and frameworks relation to early education and care services.

How we reward you:

• An organisation that truly lives its values.
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practice.
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6830177.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Pranali Pai, Area Lead on ppai@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Applications close 28 November 2025

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).