4-year-old Kinder- Part-time, fixed term lunch relief co-educator
Posted by Wonnai Preschool Inc on 18 Aug 2025
Organisation
Wonnai Preschool Inc
Closing date
Primary role
Certificate III Educator
Position type
Fixed-Term-Contract
Location
Langwarrin
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Established in 1978, Wonnai Preschool is a high quality, boutique, community-minded kindergarten in Langwarrin, we are proud to have provided over 40 years of quality care and education. This long history has seen us regularly have parents who attended the service themselves as children, returning years later with their own children. Our kinder is committed to ongoing development and is constantly refreshing the excellent facilities and equipment. This ensures children have a range of state-of-the-art equipment and materials that promote play and encourage their inquisitiveness. Wonnai preschool is run by a Committee of Management comprised of parent volunteers and is experienced in delivering one three year old group and two government funded four year old groups. As a boutique kindergarten, Wonnai Preschool is able to offer each group of children exclusive access to the centre, allowing them to take full advantage of our excellent facilities and expansive outdoor play area. Wonnai Preschool values play-based learning and provides a caring environment where our educators are able to focus on the unique learning needs of each child, our services are rated by ACECQA as 'Exceeding the National Quality Standards'. Under the guidance of our professional and friendly teachers, the children are engaged in a dynamic array of indoor and outdoor activities, including stories, drama, dance and movement, puzzles, craft and painting, sports, gardening and so much more. Our families work in partnership with teachers to ensure the kinder year is a positive learning experience that nurtures each child. Wonnai Preschool maintains strong connections with the local community including schools, community service organisations and local businesses. At Wonnai Preschool our staff employ a collaborative approach to program development and implementation guided by our Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor. Our staff are passionate about their roles and strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for children and their families. Our programs are developed around the principles set out in the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework, with each of our teaching team bringing their unique talents and interests to the various sessions.
Work Days of the Role
Monday and Wednesday
Hours of Work of the Role
11am-2pm
Description
This fixed term position will commence as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be required to work at Wonnai Preschool in Langwarrin, providing lunch break relief for our long day, 4 year old group.
Days and times required-
* Monday 11-2:00pm
* Wednesday 11-2:00pm
Total 4 hours per week
There is scope to negotiate/modify the span of hours for the successful applicant.
Note-
* This is not a teaching role; the successful Educator will provide cover for three staff while they take their scheduled lunch break.
* Applicants must hold a current First Aid certificate and Working with Children Check
* The Teacher will still be in control of the session, ensuring a ratio of 3 staff to 27 children.
* The successful applicant will be paid at the applicable Educator rates under VECTA, even if they do hold a higher qualification.
* This is a fixed term position until the end of 2025 and will be reviewed for 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews arranged accordingly. The position may be filled before the closing date, if a successful applicant is found.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a minimum Certificate III qualification and Working with Children Check. Current CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training and a current First Aid Certificate are required. Food Safety/ handling certificate is also required.
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)