Froebel Carlton is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia . The centre has 97 places for children (across 3 floor levels) from approx. 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect. The state-of-the-art centre opened in January 2022. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning with Spanish as a second community language , age-appropriate inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We will seek to actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and undertake frequent excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond. Please visit our Froebel website, our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel to learn more about us We are looking for a Full-time Kindergarten Teacher and Team Leader to join our Kinder team in early January 2025. The role is 38 hours per week worked across 5 days. We offer: a happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director a rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique bilingual learning environment a salary substantially above the Modern Award additional Froebel end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year) access to exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services, including cashback options allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings support of and collaboration with the centres Educational Leader sustainable practices and excursions within the community generous professional development opportunities an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services) a state-of-the-art service purposely designed to be the third teacher substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability) ultra-modern end-of-trip-facilities (showers, lockers and bike racks) and common spaces within Melbourne Connect Please note: there is no on-site parking at Froebel Carlton The successful candidate will: hold an approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification with VIT registration have at least 1 year(s) leading a team and/or room in an Early Childhood setting have very good communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members have a keen interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset For this position, ideally the successful candidate will also speak Spanish as a second language (desired, but not required). Please use the apply button and attach your cover letter and resume. Froebel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Froebel is a child safe organisation. Only eligible applicants will be contacted by Froebel.