Educators for Sessional Kinder - Vacancies & Expressions of Interest - West
Educators for Sessional Kinder - Vacancies & Expressions of Interest - West
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Description
Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive
* Vacancy start date: As soon as possible
* Part-time positions for experienced and committed Educators
* Paid time off over the term breaks
* Ideal roles for experienced Educators studying to be Early Childhood Teachers
* If no vacancies in your area – lodge an expression of interest to receive alerts for future vacancies – 17 Sparkways kindergartens in Melbourne’s western suburbs
Description
Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive
* Vacancy start date: As soon as possible
* Part-time positions for experienced and committed Educators
* Paid time off over the term breaks
* Ideal roles for experienced Educators studying to be Early Childhood Teachers
* If no vacancies in your area – lodge an expression of interest to receive alerts for future vacancies – 17 Sparkways kindergartens in Melbourne’s western suburbs
Part time vacancies – Updated 23 May 2025
At Sparkways, we value the Co-educator and Diploma roles equally, and there is no differences in duties or seniority. Unfortunately, due to funding, there is a small difference in the hourly rate. The majority of our staff in Coeducator positions have Diploma or Degree level qualifications. Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten
Diggers Rest Kindergarten
Yellow Group – Coeducator (Diploma minimum) – 8.75 hours per week, Roster – Wednesdays – 8.00 am to 5.15 pm – up to $27.96 per hour
Thornhill Park Kindergarten
Green Group – Coeducator (Cert III minimum) – 17.5 hours per week, Roster – Tue & Thu- 8.30 to 4.45, plus 2 hrs planning on another day – up to $26.74 per hour
Billy Button Kindergarten (Footscray)
Starting late June 2025 – Lilly Pilly & Waratah Groups – 17.5 hours per week – Thu & Fri – 8.00 am to 5.15 pm – up to $26.74 per hour
Break Covers
Short shifts in the middle of the day – 2 to 3 hours per shift – combine with relief work on other days, or your work in OHSC
Diploma ECEC qualification required – approx $27.96 per hour
* Fraser Rise – 2 hrs per shift – Wed and Thu – 12.00 to 2.00
* Melton West – 3.25 hours per shift – Thu – 10.45 to 2.00
* Thornhill Park – 2 hrs per shift – Tue & Thu – 12.00 to 2.00
* Tarneit – 2 hours per week – Wed – 12.00 to 2.00
Increase your hours
* You can ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay
* Apply for other part time positions as they become available
We want to meet you
* Are you an experienced & qualified Educator
* Have you had extensive & recent experience working with 3 and 4 year old children, including children with additional needs?
* Do you have the skills to scaffold and document children’s learning in play based, child led pedagogy?
* Are you experienced in writing observations and learning stories, and using StoryPark?
* Can you contribute to a child-centred, friendly team
* Do people describe you as positive and energetic?
* Are you seeking part-time work with paid time off over the term breaks?
* Do you want to work in a kindergarten close to home?
* Would you like to join a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals?
* Do you want career progression opportunities, while also working close to your community?
Yes! …. then we would love to hear from you
How To Apply
Apply with your resume
* Through the Sparkways job board – cut and paste this link into your browser
Any questions?
Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten
Email /call Judith in the People & Culture team after reading the information sheet
* 0437 942 438
Our Wonderful Benefits
* Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
* Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
* Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
* 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals
A Little Bit About Us
At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.
We are here to spark change!
Learn more: safety and inclusiveness
Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?
Please click on the following link to learn more about our fabulous organisation Overview
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