27 Nov
Doncaster Kindergarten Association
Doncaster
Certificate III / Diploma Educator
Posted by Doncaster Kindergarten Association Inc on 21 Aug 2025
Organisation
Doncaster Kindergarten Association Inc
Closing date
05.12.2025
Primary role
Certificate III Educator
Position type
Part-time
Location
Doncaster
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Doncaster Kindergarten was formed fifty-seven years ago as a non-profit community service to families with young children. We provide one three-year-old program with a class of up to 27 children who will attend 15 hours per week in 2026 and a four-year-old program with three groups of children who will attend 15 hours per week in a rotational model. We have the benefit of being located in beautiful up-to-date facilities with a newly renovated inviting play space and garden which is much loved by our children. Doncaster Kindergarten is a popular local centre with great families, occupancy and educators who have strong family-oriented values. The kinder is operated by a parent-run Committee of Management who respect educators’ expertise and support their professional development.
Work Days of the Role
Tuesday and Friday and non-contact time on one other week day
Hours of Work of the Role
19 hours per week (15 contact, 4 non-contact)
Description
We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Certificate III Educator or Diploma Educator to join our team at Doncaster Kindergarten commencing on Tuesday 27th January 2026. We have a positive work culture and our team are professional, passionate and dedicated educators. The service values quality and aims for continuous improvement in all we do. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate values and beliefs that align with our Philosophy. Our learning programs are underpinned by intentional teaching and responsive to individual children's strengths, interests and needs. Our curriculum values and respects diverse cultures, practices, values and beliefs and is committed to equality.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist you in engaging with the Committee of Management, families, fellow team members and other contacts. Conditions of employment
- Permanent part-time role
- 19 hours per week (15 contact hours, 4 non-contact hours)
- Tuesday 8:00am-4:45pm (Contact time 8:30am-4:00pm) and Friday 8:00am-4:45pm (Contact time 8:30am-4:00pm) plus 2.5 hours of non-contact time to be worked on another week day.
- You will work with each of our four year old groups of up to 27 children who attend in a rotational model on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- VECTEA2020 conditions apply - 46/52 rates (10 week sessional kindergarten leave model)
- You must have an approved Certificate III level Education and Care qualification or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Doncaster Kindergarten is a Child Safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and racism. We are committee to aligning with the Child Safe standards and providing a child safe environment and all employees must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, be aware of their responsibilities in this area and undertake relevant training as required.
- You will have a thorough knowledge of the VEYLDF and EYLF as well as the National Quality Standard and current regulations
If you are creative, engaging and inclusive with children and foster the belief that children are strong, competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn, we would love to hear from you. We are looking forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our friendly, vibrant, diverse and dynamic team!
Qualifications
- You must have an approved Certificate III level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- You must have a valid Working with Children check
- You must provide a recent Police records check
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
📌 Certificate III / Diploma Educator (Doncaster)
🏢 Doncaster Kindergarten Association
📍 Doncaster
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