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 workplace 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 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
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📌 Diploma Qualified Educator - Exceeding-Rated Kindergarten (Melbourne)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Melbourne