We seek an experienced Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join a not-for-profit, community-based sessional kindergarten located in the heart of Healesville on a full-time basis.

Benefits:

- Pay aligned with VECTEA, including approximately 11 weeks of paid school holidays per year
- 30 contact hours and 7.5 hours per week of dedicated planning time
- A community-connected program with regular excursions and local engagement
- Funded First Aid training delivered annually on-site
- A stable and experienced team, including long-standing educators of 10–20 years backed by a local support office i
- An exceeding-rated service with a strong reputation in the local community
- Access to career development through Council, Department and School Readiness Funding
- A collaborative and supportive team culture with low staff turnover

About the opportunity :

Surrounded by parklands, a creek, bike tracks and community facilities, this is a unique opportunity to work at a kindergarten that actively connects children to their local environment through regular excursions and community engagement. Local schools, supermarkets and shops are all within walking distance.

This is a full-time role across two programs, supporting a play-based approach that is nurturing, engaging and responsive to children's interests and development.

You will work across two mixed-age (3- and 4-year-old) groups,



supporting experienced teaching teams to deliver a program aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

About you:

You are a Diploma-qualified educator who brings reliability, professionalism and confidence in your communication. You are comfortable using technology to document children's learning and contribute to programming, and you take pride in supporting a calm, engaging learning environment. You are genuinely passionate about early childhood education, work collaboratively as part of a team, and are proactive in contributing ideas and supporting positive outcomes for children.

Requirements:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
- Minimum two years of experience as an Educator, ideally within a sessional kindergarten setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Child protection / mandatory reporting and Gecko certification
- Sound understanding of the NQF, VEYLDF and Child Safe Standards

What to do next

If you are seeking a long-term opportunity within a supportive, high-quality sessional kindergarten and value working as part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Early Years Talent.

📌 Diploma Qualified Educator (Victoria)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Victoria