We are seeking an experienced Diploma Qualified Educator for our 4-year-old and 3-year old program, to commence Term 1 in 2027 (earlier start considered). The successful applicant will ideally have experience working in community-based kindergartens within a small established team.

Working under the direction of the 4-year-old teacher, they will contribute to planning and delivering the educational program and support the 3-year-old teaching team on Wednesday afternoons. The 4-year-old group consists of 27 children who come twice or three times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in a rotational timetable for 7.5hrs per day.

The successful applicant will be supported by the 3yo and 4yo Teachers, Educational leader and Nominated Supervisor, working with a wonderful team who are passionate about children learning through play.

Key attributes

- Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with teachers and educators, children and families, the Committee of Management and other stakeholders.
- Be experienced working in a small team-teaching environment
- Be highly organised, enthusiastic and have an outstanding knowledge of early childhood education.
- Provide inclusive and culturally appropriate care and education for kindergarten aged children.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the educational programme, taking written observations of the children as required.
- Assist the Teacher in the delivery of the programme including preparation of activities, the general cleanliness and safety of the service, and packing away of materials and equipment.

Child Safety

- The safety and well-being of children is paramount at SPK, and we are dedicated to establishing and upholding a secure and welcoming workplace.




- We maintain a strict policy of no tolerance for child abuse and actively work towards creating a secure Kindergarten where children are shielded from any form of harm.
- Our dedication to children's safety is grounded in our sense of duty and responsibility towards them, consistently acting in their best interests.
- Our staff and volunteers bear both moral and legal obligations to ensure the safety of young individuals under our care and within our programs.

Workdays of the role

Four days per week

- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (4yo Educator): 8am - 5pm. Total hours per day: 9hrs (7hrs contact time and 2hrs non-contact time inclusive of a 30 min paid lunch break as per the VECTEA 2020).
- Wednesday (3yo lunch cover & afternoon educator): 12.30pm - 4.30pm

Hours of work 31 hours per week

Qualifications An ACECQA approved diploma level education and care qualification

Requirements

- A current Working With Children Check
- Current first aid training requirements including first aid in an Education and Care Setting, CPR, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management.
- Current Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector Certificate
- Current National Child Safety Training Certificate(s)

Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement (VECTEA) 2020.

$32.35 per hour + relevant award entitlements, Diploma Qualified Educator (Level 2) under the 10-week Sessional Kindergarten Leave Model, VECTEA 2020 (payrate correct as of September 2026).

Additional notes and considerations

- Previous experience teaching in a community sessional Kindergarten is preferred




- In 2027 we will be moving temporarily to Solway Hall while our premises are renovated, returning in 2028

About Summerhill Park Kindergarten Summerhill Park Kindergarten is a community-based not-for-profit organisation run by our parent-led volunteer Committee of Management in conjunction with a team of qualified educators and teachers. Established in 1958, we cater for 50 families – offering kindergarten programs for 4-year and 3-year-olds – alongside the picturesque Summerhill Park in the leafy suburb of Glen Iris (please note in 2027 we will temporarily relocate to Solway Hall due to renovations).

We are proud of our community kindergarten history and strong record of cultivating warm and long-lasting relationships with our families and community and are seeking a similarly committed and experienced educator to join our long-standing team of teachers and educators.

We believe children are at the heart of our community, and we cultivate relationships with the wider community as well as nurturing relationships between the children, parents and staff. This includes nature-play and excursions to our local park, nature trails, and Ashburton High St village, and regular family-fundraisers through the year.

Summerhill Park Kindergarten is committed to Child Safety and we have policies in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children. For more information the Summerhill Park Kindergarten Philosophy can be found via our website SPK Philosophy (summerhillparkkinder.org.au)

Application procedure To apply please include a resume and cover letter, qualifications and certificates, and tell us how your values align to Summerhill Park Kindergarten. A detailed position description may be forwarded upon request. Applications to be emailed to Veronica Corrigan, [email protected]

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