Kinder Teacher (3yo or 4yo) and Educational Leader
Posted by Diamond Hills Preschool Inc on 27 Aug 2025

DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE: Diamond Hills Preschool are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Teacher and Educational Leader to join our team for the commencement of the 2026 school year. The position will require you to develop, plan, document and implement a high-quality educational program for EITHER one of our 3 Year Old or 4 Year Old groups (one vacancy). It will also include providing leadership and support to our staffing team. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in the ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, the committee of management (employer), families, other staff and professionals.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, staff and the Committee of Management
• Be able to ensure confidentiality of information and adhere to Diamond Hills Preschool’s Code of Conduct and the Child Safe Standards.
• Have a strong ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive culture within the kindergarten through respectful relationships.
• Have a strong emphasis on play-based learning and sustainable practices with a commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all children.
• Be passionate about authentic indoor and outdoor play programs and comfortable working with both our children and their families in a warm and trusting manner.
• Have experience in working with children with additional needs, with a commitment to the inclusion and cultural safety for all children and families.
• Have an in-depth understanding of NQS Assessment and Ratings and related regulatory standards and requirements.
• Be highly motivated and committed to further professional learning and attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Educational Leader Responsibilities:

• Provide pedagogical leadership
• Coaching, mentoring and supervising staffing team
• Facilitating regular staff meetings
• Lead the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan

• Comply with, and supporting other educators to comply with, service policies and legislation, including commitment to embedding Child Safe Standards

  What we can offer you:

• An experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment.

• You will belong to an organization with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and their families.
• Paid school holidays.
• Supportive and hands on leadership and Committee of Management that values you and your contribution.
• Ongoing paid professional development and training.
• Room for growth and future career advancements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
qualification approved by ACECQA

REQUIREMENTS

VIT Registration

WORK DAYS OF THE ROLE

3yo – Tuesday 7:45am – 12:30pm Wednesday 8:15am-2:30pm Friday 8:15am-2:30pm OR 4yo - Monday 8:15am-2:30pm Tuesday 12:30pm-5:15pm Thursday 8:15am-2:30pm please note there will be planning and Educational Leader time scheduled TBC

THE ROLE: Diamond Hills Preschool are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Teacher and Educational Leader to join our team for the commencement of the 2026 school year. The position will require you to develop, plan, document and implement a high-quality educational program for EITHER one of our 3 Year Old or 4 Year Old groups (one vacancy). It will also include providing leadership and support to our staffing team. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in the ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, the committee of management (employer), families, other staff and professionals.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, staff and the Committee of Management
• Be able to ensure confidentiality of information and adhere to Diamond Hills Preschool’s Code of Conduct and the Child Safe Standards.
• Have a strong ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive culture within the kindergarten through respectful relationships.
• Have a strong emphasis on play-based learning and sustainable practices with a commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all children.
• Be passionate about authentic indoor and outdoor play programs and comfortable working with both our children and their families in a warm and trusting manner.
• Have experience in working with children with additional needs, with a commitment to the inclusion and cultural safety for all children and families.
• Have an in-depth understanding of NQS Assessment and Ratings and related regulatory standards and requirements.
• Be highly motivated and committed to further professional learning and attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Educational Leader Responsibilities:

• Provide pedagogical leadership
• Coaching, mentoring and supervising staffing team
• Facilitating regular staff meetings
• Lead the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan
• Comply with, and supporting other educators to comply with, service policies and legislation, including commitment to embedding Child Safe Standard