Kindergarten Teacher (Tallangatta)

Above Modern Award wages

Generous programming and planning time

Four paid Professional Development days per year

In this role, you can expect to:

• Take charge of a vibrant Preschool program, leading a dedicated team of educators while ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework and legislative requirements.
• Design and evaluate engaging educational programs that cater to the unique needs of children, fostering their growth in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Work closely with parents and family members, encouraging their active involvement in their child’s learning journey and program development through a supportive Parent Committee.
• Enhance your skills and knowledge by participating in tailored training programs, ensuring you stay at the forefront of early childhood education practices.
• Play a crucial role in developing and implementing the Quality Improvement Plan, making a tangible difference in the educational outcomes for children of all abilities.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, with demonstrated experience in teaching in a pre-school environment.
• VIT registration, a WwCC and experience in NQF, EYLF and VEYLDF.
• An excellent understanding of and ability to apply and adopt relevant policies, standards, and regulations into the teaching program.
• Sound knowledge of the issues and needs that affect young children and their families, and experience in applying strategies to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children.
• Experience in providing a positive team culture through leadership and staff management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Local management and mentoring structure
• Multiple levels of expertise and support
• Additional opportunities for professional development
• Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Fortnightly pay cycle
• Additional purchased leave options available
• Structured performance and 1:1 development check-ins
• Career growth opportunities
• Study Leave provisions
• Additional Sick Leave entitlements based on tenure
• Community-focused regional locations

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities. If you believe you have relevant skills and experience to bring to the role, we encourage you to apply.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.

• Take charge of a vibrant Preschool program, leading a dedicated team of educators while ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework and legislative requirements.
• Design and evaluate engaging educational programs that cater to the unique needs of children, fostering their growth in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Work closely with parents and family members, encouraging their active involvement in their child’s learning journey and program development through a supportive Parent Committee.
• Enhance your skills and knowledge by participating in tailored training programs, ensuring you stay at the forefront of early childhood education practices.
• Play a crucial role in developing and implementing the Quality Improvement Plan, making a tangible difference in the educational outcomes for children of all abilities.

• An excellent understanding of and ability to apply and adopt relevant policies, standards, and regulations into the teaching program.
• Sound knowledge of the issues and needs that affect young children and their families, and experience in applying strategies to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children.
• Experience in providing a positive team culture through leadership and staff management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, with demonstrated experience in teaching in a pre-school environment.
• VIT registration, a WwCC and experience in NQF, EYLF and VEYLDF.