Certificate III / Diploma Educator - Short term contract commencing Term 3 until end of 2026
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cert III or Diploma trained early childhood educator to join our vibrant kindergarten for a short term contract, commencing at the start of term 3 and ending in December 2026. The role may become ongoing in 2027.
The successful candidate will work as a key member of our 3‐year‐old team alongside a senior early childhood teacher and two other educators. Sessions run Monday 11:30‐4:30 pm (including 1‐hour non‐contact time). You will work cooperatively with the teaching team to assist in the provision of a high quality, safe, healthy and welcoming program for all children, which supports their learning and development.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is a creative and cooperative team player
* Values strong connections with children and families
* Has an interest in natural play spaces and nurturing children's care and respect for the outdoors
* Has experience in play‐based and emergent curriculum
* Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Is committed to excellence in early childhood
* Has a strong understanding of the EYLF and VEYLDF curriculums
* Holds child safety and wellbeing paramount to the delivery of the curriculum
Qualifications
* Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Requirements
* WWCC
* PC
* First Aid
* Anaphylaxis Training
* Mandatory Reporting and National Child Safety training
* At least 2 referees
* Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
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