Ad Reference: 4037645

Part-time | Commencing ASAP | Level 2.1 $29.41 per hour
Lollypop Creek Kindergarten – Wadawurrung Country

About the Service
Our newly built kindergarten is located in the Lollypop Creek Community Centre on Wadawurrung Country. We are here to support children and families in their kindergarten years. Our aim is to provide a positive learning experience before children transition to school. Our service offers three large kindergarten rooms with lots of natural light. We also have a beautiful, purpose-built yard. This outdoor area is filled with lots of natural elements and structures. It has been designed to support children’s learning and development as they connect with nature.

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Diploma Educator with 1-2years’ experience to join our team. You will support the Early Childhood Teacher and team to deliver a high-quality 3–5-year-old kindergarten program, contribute to planning and documentation, and help create meaningful learning opportunities for all children.

Hours: 20.25 hours per week

• Monday: 8.15am – 2.00pm
• Wednesday: 8.15am – 2.00pm
• Thursday: 10.30am – 1.30pm
• Friday: 8.15am – 2.00pm

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to support children’s overall learning, wellbeing, and development
• Experience supporting an ECT and team with program implementation
• Skills in developing play-based experiences for 3–5-year-old kindergarten children
• A positive, team-focused approach
• Ability to build respectful relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Motivation, commitment, and passion to deliver high quality education for children and families
• Well-developed organisational skills, including ability to manage own workload

Essential Requirements

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Check no older than 6 months
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates (highly regarded)
• Child protection mandatory training
• Child Safety – Geccko Training
• Sessional Kindergarten experience or experience working with kinder aged children

Benefits Offered

• Paid school holidays; (on a pro rata basis)
• Professional development tailored to you.
• Free and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
• Face-to-face training and mentoring from Regional Managers.
• A rewarding role where you make a real impact on children’s early learning journey.
• Complimentary Uniforms