Diploma Qualified Educator 3YO Sessional Kinder starting in Term 2 2025

Diploma Qualified Educator 3YO Sessional Kinder starting in Term 2 2025

Posted by Little St Margarets Ltd on 16 Apr 2025

Organisation

Little St Margarets Ltd

Closing date

16.05.2025

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Part-time

Location

MALVERN

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

Little St Margarets, Malvern, was established in 1929 and is a community based kindergarten which offers a specialised early learning curriculum in a family friendly environment with small class sizes. The Little St Margarets community is one that values the close relationship between educators, our parent-run Council and families. We pride ourselves in providing uniquely small and intimate class sizes and a friendly and encouraging team of educators. Little St Margarets is rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards. Little St. Margarets Kindergarten is committed to child safety. We believe that all children have the right to feel safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect children and their engagement in the world around them. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and providing a safe environment for children with varying abilities. Little St. Margarets has zero-tolerance towards any form of harm or abuse directed at children and young people. To ensure the best possible outcomes for those who engage with our service, we expect all staff, students, families, and visitors to adhere to the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards, as well as our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct Policy.

Work Days of the Role

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work of the Role

24hrs per week

Description

We are currently looking to employ an inspiring and passionate Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be working in our 3YO Kindergarten program alongside our Kindergarten Teacher and in our Extended Care program alongside two Activity Group Leaders. This role is 12mth maternity leave position. In this role you will be expected to:

• support high quality programs reflecting a sound understanding of early childhood development
• have a sound knowledge of educational frameworks
• support and contribute to open ended, play based experiences based on the childrens interests to encourage individual development
• support an inclusive environment in which all children are encouraged to participate and achieve their full potential
• maintain regular and positive contact with parents, to foster strong relationships with families
• work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, families, staff and the Little St. Margarets Committee of Management.
• work collaboratively with team members
• ensure compliance with Little St. Margarets Kindergarten service policies and national and all state based legislation
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• have demonstrated ability to problem solve
• have an understanding of technology and word processing

Employment conditions are in accordance to VECTEA 2020. Days and Hours: Mon: 11am - 3.30pm, Tue: 8am-3.45pm, Thur: 8am-3.45pm and Fri 11am-3.30pm Total hours: 24 hours per week (contact: 17.75 hours, 6.25hrs non-contact)

Requirements

WWCC

Additional Requirements

ACECQA approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Information :

• Company : Little St Margarets Ltd
• Position : Diploma Qualified Educator 3YO Sessional Kinder starting in Term 2 2025
• Location : Malvern VIC
• Country : AU