Certificate III / Diploma Educator

Doncaster Kindergarten was formed fifty-six years ago as a non-profit community service to families with young children. We provide one three-year-old program and two four-year-old programs.

We have the benefit of being located in beautiful modern facilities with an inviting play space and garden which is much loved by our children.

Doncaster Kindergarten is a popular local centre with great families, occupancy and educators who have strong family-oriented values.

The kinder is operated by a parent-run Committee of Management who respect educators’ expertise and support their professional development.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Certificate III Educator or Diploma Educator to join our team at Doncaster Kindergarten commencing on Tuesday 28th January 2025.

We have a positive work culture and our team are professional, passionate and dedicated educators. The service values quality and aims for continuous improvement in all we do. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate values and beliefs that align with our Philosophy.

Our learning programs are underpinned by intentional teaching and responsive to individual children’s strengths, interests and needs. Our curriculum values and respects diverse cultures, practices, values and beliefs and is committed to equality.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist you in engaging with the Committee of Management, families, fellow team members and other contacts.
Conditions of employment

• Permanent part-time role
• 21 hours per week (17 contact hours, 4 non-contact hours)
• Monday and Wednesday 8:15am-4:30pm (Contact time 8:30am-4:00pm – 15 hours plus 90 minutes non-contact time)
• Day of work for the remaining 2.5 non-contact hours planning time to be negotiated
• One lunch cover session – Friday 12pm-2pm
• You will work with one of our four-year-old groups of up to 27 children.
• VECTEA2020 conditions apply – 46/52 rates (10 week sessional kindergarten leave model)
• You must have an approved Certificate III level Education and Care qualification or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Doncaster Kindergarten is a Child Safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and racism. We are committed to aligning with the Child Safe Standards and providing a child safe environment and all employees must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, be aware of their responsibilities in this area and undertake relevant training as required.
• You will have have a thorough knowledge of the VEYLDF and EYLF as well as the National Quality Standard and current regulations.

If you are creative, engaging and inclusive with children and foster the belief that children are strong, competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our friendly, vibrant, diverse and dynamic team!

• You must have an approved Certificate III level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• You must have a valid Working with Children check
• You must provide a recent Police records check