Diploma Educator – Sarah Court Kindergarten
Organisation
Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc.
Closing date
31.07.2025
Primary role
Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type
Fixed-Term-Contract
Location
Montrose
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRK) is a not-for-profit, community run Early Years Manager focused on providing stimulating, high quality, affordable and viable educational programs that integrate children with varying needs and abilities. YRK has a commitment to excellence and innovation in early childhood education.
Work Days of the Role
2
Hours of Work of the Role
12.5
Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team! This role will commence on the 1st of September 2025 and finish on the 20th December 2025, with the potential to extend.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the planning and implementation, in consultation with the early childhood teacher, parents, and other educators, of culturally rich and welcoming learning environments and activities which are appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of all children including the provision of an accessible and inclusive program for children with a disability.
- Assist in developing, recording, and maintaining, in partnership with the early childhood teacher, specific records of individual children.
- Assist in the provision of a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment
- Working with all staff to ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times
- Assist in the orientation of new families to the service
- Support the participation of parents in the program.
- As part of a team, facilitate effective communication and assist in the day-to-day supervision of relevant staff/volunteers performing duties in the program for which the educator is working.
- Participate in regular performance reviews
- Ensure Child Safe Standards are followed at all times.
- Participate in discussions with relevant early childhood support services and other professional services and organisation's within the community as required.
- Attend staff meetings, within rostered hours of work as directed by the early childhood teacher.
- Be able to fill the position Nominated Supervisor or person in a leadership position or day-to-day charge if required by the Approved Provider in accordance with the Regulations.
- We are committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and have zero tolerance of child abuse. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about a child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities.
- We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
- Leave: 10 weeks paid leave during school holidays
- Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work schedule with set hours.
- Career Growth: Potential for career advancement within YRK.
Qualifications
- Hold an approved Diploma of Children’s Services qualification or equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations (or be working towards a qualification in accordance with the Regulations).
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Careers Team
Email
Application Procedure
Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
