Job Description
- Early Childhood Teacher – Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS)
- Permanent – Full Time | Mitcham
- From $80,419 per annum + 12% Superannuation
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to deliver high quality, council operated early learning services that support children to thrive, families to feel connected and educators to grow in a collaborative professional environment.
Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community and we are committed to being a child safe, inclusive and respectful organisation where everyone belongs. Guided by our CREATe values, we are on an exciting transformation journey focused on excellent service, innovation and continuous improvement.
The role:
As an Early Childhood Teacher within WELS, you will lead a vibrant kindergarten program within a long day care setting. You will inspire curiosity and a love of learning through intentional teaching, reflective practice and responsive curriculum design.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Planning, documenting and evaluating children’s learning in line with the VEYLDF and NQF
- Assessing individual learning and scaffolding children’s development and interests.
- Building strong, respectful partnerships with families and professionals.
- Mentoring educators and students in high quality pedagogical practice.
- Contributing to the centre Quality Improvement Plan and service promotion.
- Ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards, legislation and Council policies.
About you:
You are a passionate and reflective teacher who brings:
- Demonstrated experience delivering a high quality kindergarten program.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Confidence in curriculum decision making and assessment of learning.
- Ability to mentor and guide educators in planning and reflection.
- Initiative, creativity and sound professional judgement.
- Practical skills in technology for programming and documentation.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Early Childhood (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Current First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Commitment to child safety and Council immunisation requirements.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.
Further Information:
Further information is available from Melinda Grant WELS Coordinator, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday on 9873 1655.
Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026.
Come and join the transformation!
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Early Childhood Teacher
City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.
About Us
The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.
Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!
At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
- Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
- Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport