Educators for Sessional Kinder - Vacancies & Expressions of Interest - WestEducators for Sessional Kinder - Vacancies & Expressions of Interest - West4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionJoin us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thriveVacancy start date: As soon as possiblePart-time positions for experienced and committed EducatorsPaid time off over the term breaksIdeal roles for experienced Educators studying to be Early Childhood TeachersIf no vacancies in your area – lodge an expression of interest to receive alerts for future vacancies – 17 Sparkways kindergartens in Melbourne’s western suburbsDescriptionJoin us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thriveVacancy start date: As soon as possiblePart-time positions for experienced and committed EducatorsPaid time off over the term breaksIdeal roles for experienced Educators studying to be Early Childhood TeachersIf no vacancies in your area – lodge an expression of interest to receive alerts for future vacancies – 17 Sparkways kindergartens in Melbourne’s western suburbsPart time vacancies – Updated 23 May 2025At 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 Kindergartenhttps://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2024.pdfDiggers Rest KindergartenYellow Group – Coeducator (Diploma minimum) – 8.75 hours per week, Roster – Wednesdays – 8.00 am to 5.15 pm – up to $27.96 per hourThornhill Park KindergartenGreen 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 hourBilly 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 hourBreak CoversShort shifts in the middle of the day – 2 to 3 hours per shift – combine with relief work on other days, or your work in OHSCDiploma ECEC qualification required – approx $27.96 per hourFraser Rise – 2 hrs per shift – Wed and Thu – 12.00 to 2.00Melton West – 3.25 hours per shift – Thu – 10.45 to 2.00Thornhill Park – 2 hrs per shift – Tue & Thu – 12.00 to 2.00Tarneit – 2 hours per week – Wed – 12.00 to 2.00Increase your hoursYou can ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and payApply for other part time positions as they become availableWe want to meet youAre you an experienced & qualified EducatorHave 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 teamDo 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 youHow To ApplyApply with your resumeThrough the Sparkways job board – cut and paste this link into your browser https://jobs.employmenthero.com/job/try-australia-educators-for-sessional-kinder-vacancies-expressions-of-interest-west-vp0y7Any questions?Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergartenhttps://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2024.pdfEmail /call Judith in the People & Culture team after reading the information sheetemployment@sparkways.org.au0437 942 438Our Wonderful BenefitsBeing 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 goalsA Little Bit About UsAt 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: https://sparkways.org.auChild safety and inclusivenessSparkways 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 https://sparkways.org.au/Company OverviewHere at Sparkways, we’re committed to changing lives – every single day. If you have a commitment to making a difference and would love the opportunity to have a real impact on someone, not just in that moment – but for the rest of their life, we want to hear from you. Learn more here; https://sparkways.org.au/Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sparkways by 2xGet notified about new Teacher jobs in Melton, Victoria, Australia.Melton South, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoHarkness, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDiploma Educator - Relocate to Mayfield Early Education Townsville, QLD!Harkness, Victoria, Australia 8 hours agoDiploma Educator - Relocate to Mayfield Early Education Townsville, QLD!Melton South, Victoria, Australia 8 hours agoHarkness, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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