We seek an experienced Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join a not-for-profit, community-based sessional kindergarten 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 ***** years An exceeding-rated service with a strong reputation in the local community Access to professional development through Council, Department and School Readiness Funding A collaborative and supportive team culture with low staff turnover About the opportunity : 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 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 setting.
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 - Exceeding-Rated Kindergarten (Melbourne)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Melbourne