Early Childhood Teacher/ Team Leader

The Role: **Location:**Kew, Melbourne **Commencement:**2025 **Employment Type:**Full-time | October 2025 - December 2026 Contract **Closing Date:**7 September

About MLC MLC is one of Melbourne’s most respected independent schools, offering exceptional education from Early Learning through to Year 12. MLC Kindle, our co-educational Early Learning Centre, provides a nurturing, play-based environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, where children are recognised as competent learners from birth.

The Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher/ Team Leader to join our dedicated MLC Kindle team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality, developmentally and culturally responsive programs for children aged from birth to 5 years, while fostering strong partnerships with families, staff, and the wider College community. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on teaching with educational leadership, guiding a collaborative team to maintain exemplary standards in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of engaging play-based programs in line with the Reggio Emiliaeducational approach, the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, and National Quality Standards.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and professional support to ELC educators.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Oversee program documentation, developmental assessments, and reporting to families.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and equipment.
• Contribute to MLC Kindle’s continuous improvement and Quality Improvement Plan.
• Model and uphold MLC’s Child Safe Standards in all interactions.

About You You will be a committed early childhood professional and inspiring leader, ready to bring creativity, empathy, and expertise to our vibrant learning community.

• Current **Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)**registration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in an early childhood setting.
• In-depth understanding of early childhood development and the Reggio Emilia educational approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Why Join Us? At MLC Kindle, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative, and well-resourced team that values innovation, professional growth, and a shared passion for early childhood education. We offer outstanding facilities, ongoing professional learning, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young learners.

For further information, please contact the People & Culture team at peopleandculture@mlc.vic.edu.au.

MLC is committed to child safety and wellbeing. All applicants will be subject to thorough child safety screening.