About the Centre/Service We’re proud to offer a great team environment, supported by two dedicated office staff who help our educators focus on what they do best, teaching and connecting with children. We're also lucky to still be a sessional community-run kindergarten, which brings a special sense of belonging and purpose to everything we do. Our kindergarten provides a play-based, inclusive, and engaging program that nurtures each child’s unique development. We foster strong relationships with families and the community, and value the important role educators play in shaping early learning experiences. Chelsea Heights Kindergarten is fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our children. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic part-time 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher to join our team from Term 3 on an ongoing basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a meaningful role in the early education of children in Chelsea Heights. In 2026, there is a potential opportunity to expand the role to include a day working off-site at our local community centre, delivering a Bush Kinder program from 9am–2pm. We are proud to offer: Maximum of 22 children in the class Sessional Kindergarten A welcoming and supportive team environment Ongoing professional development opportunities Monthly paid staff meetings A strong commitment to the wellbeing and growth of our educators Join us in creating rich, play-based learning experiences that nurture each child’s curiosity and development. Key Responsibilities: designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices, including following and implementing the EYLF & VEYLDF leading and supporting the wellbeing, learning and development of children providing pedagogical leadership coaching, mentoring and supervising co-workers building and maintaining strong relationships with children and their families complying with, and supporting other educators to comply with, service policies and legislation working with community members and external agencies committed to embedding child safe standards & sustainability practices Qualifications Bachelor qualified teacher Experience running a bush kinder program (or a passion to run one) Be able to develop, plan and implement the program A sound understanding of play-based pedagogy Work and manage time effectively Have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.