Educator for Sessional Kindergarten – Beveridge

Posted by Sparkways (formerly TRY Children's Services) on 25 Mar 2023

Organisation Sparkways (formerly TRY Children's Services)
Closing date 23.04.2023
Primary role Certificate III Educator
Position type Part-time
Location Beveridge
State VIC
About the Centre/Service "Greater Beveridge Kindergarten facilities offer open, natural and inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces to encourage curiosity and learning for all children. We have an integrated teaching and learning approach, in that guided play and learning, child directed play and learning, and adult-led learning are integrated and interwoven within the program provided for the children." Learn more here:https://sparkways.org.au/centres/greater-beveridge-kindergarten
Work Days of the Role Part time, Tuesdays & Thursdays - 17.5 hours per week
Hours of Work of the Role 8.15 am to 4.30 pm + 2 hours planning
Description
  • Join us to spark curious, creative & confident children as an Educator in the Sparkways Greater Beveridge Kindergarten.
  • Sparkways (formerly TRY) is a leading not for profit Kindergarten Management group offering you career stability, flexibility & progression across 42 kindergartens and 5 childcare centres.

Available position

  • Greater Beveridge Kindergarten - 4-year-old Wombat Group
  • Roster: Tue & Thu - 8.15 am to 4.30 pm, plus 2 hours on another day for planning with your teacher
  • 17.5 hrs per week - Co-educator (Cert III minimum) - $22 to $26 per hour, subject to experience
  • You can ask about joining our flexible relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay
  • Considering a move from Childcare to Sessional Kinder? Read our information sheet here: https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten.pdf

We want to meet you

  • Are you a qualified Educator or ECT student, with sessional kindergarten experience?
  • Do people describe you as positive and energetic?
  • Are you seeking part-time work with time off over the term breaks?
  • Do you want to work in a kindergarten close to home?
  • Can you contribute to a child-centred, friendly team with supportive teachers?
  • Do you have the skills to scaffold and document children's learning in play based, child led pedagogy?
  • 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 you

How to apply

Apply with your resume
  • Through the link on Seek
  • OR....Sparkways job board: https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/organisations/6ea47cc0-09cf-449c-98d0-f8b456944858

Any questions?

Email /call Judith in the People & Culture team

We value you

  • Generous sick and carer’s leave, available to you from your first day of work
  • Uniform provided, but not required
  • Free First Aid, CPR renewals
  • Free Flu Vaccinations
  • Subscription to ECA Learning hub
  • Annual professional development / networking days
  • Annual appraisal and learning goals
  • Tailored professional development to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders
  • Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100’s of major retailers
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Free and confidential access to professional counsellors for you and your family members for working through personal or professional issues, through our world class Employee Assistant Program
  • 10% Staff Childcare Discount* at our long day care centres in Whittlesea, Flemington, Footscray, Richmond and Carrum Downs
  • We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career
  • Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged
  • Working within innovative environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety all come together
  • Being part of a team who understand the importance of building a strong pedagogical practice
  • Putting the children first and not budgets
  • Working hard but having fun too!

Lighting the spark...

We are Sparkways (formerly TRY), a Social Purpose organisation supporting children and young people since 1883. Trusted by thousands of families, we work together to spark curious, creative and confident children through our 40+ high quality Early Childhood Education and Care kindergartens, preschools and childcare centres. Will you join with us in our commitment to change lives – every single day? Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our services 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.
Requirements WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Judith Nimmo
Email

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