Community Kinders Plus Inc. is an early years management organisation that is responsible for the enrolments and service delivery at 27 kindergartens across three councils. We're a not for profit that prides itself on providing high quality early education.

About the role

We are seeking experienced and professional Early Childhood Educators, we are seeking part time and casual staff, to join our team at Community Kinders Plus for 2025.

There are various positions available.

DIPLOMA EDUCATORS

ALDERCOURT - 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week
DELACOMBE - 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week
DELACOMBE - 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a Wednesday), 18.75 hours per week
ERINWOOD - 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week
ERINWOOD - 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a Wednesday), 18.75 hours per week
MONTAGUE PARK - 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week

The two Erinwood jobs can be combined into a full time role.

CERTIFICATE 111 EDUCATORS

(We will consider Diploma educators for these roles, and pay at the Diploma rate as needed)

MT ELIZA - 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), 18.75 hours per week
TYABB - 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week
BANYAN FIELDS- 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a non-contact day), 18.75 hours per week
TOOTGAROOK - 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), 18.75 hours per week
DELACOMBE - 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and a Wednesday), 18.75 hours per week
FRANKSTON - 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), 18.75 hours per week

LUNCH COVER

ALDERCOURT - 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 9 hours per week
DELACOMBE - 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) 9 hours per week
MT MARTHA - 2 days per week(Monday, Tuesday) 6 hours per week
RIVIERA - 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 9 hours per week

CASUAL POOL

Staff working casually will have the opportunity to work across a number of centres, on a relief and ad-hoc basis.

You must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, have strong social skills and be able to be part of a collaborative, dynamic team environment.

The successful candidates will be required to;

• Work cooperatively as a member of a team and lead or assist with the development and provision of a high-quality kindergarten program for the children.
• Operate in a professional manner at all times, meeting the requirements of the Department of Education and Training (DET) Victorian kindergarten policy, procedures and funding criteria, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, and functions in line with approved policies, procedures and the Quality Improvement Plan of the service in which you work.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all internal and external liaisons.
• Promote early childhood education, the kindergarten and Community Kinders Plus.

Benefits

We provide a family friendly workplace with an established support network. Opportunities exist for career development and further study. Free parking is available on site, and you will work within an engaging collaborative team environment!

We operate under VECTEA , which will determine pay rates and conditions.

The rate of pay is determined by your years of experience in the industry and your qualification, as per below;

Certificate III qualified (or working towards) educator (level 1)

Level 1.1 = $23.96

Level 1.2 = $24.78

Level 1.3 = $25.56

Level 1.4 = $25.56

Level 1.5 = $25.71

Level 1.6 = $26.74

Diploma qualified educator (level 2)

Level 2.1 = $27.14

Level 2.2 = $27.55

Level 2.3 = $27.96

Casuals gain a 25% loading on top of these rates.

If you require any further information regarding these roles, please call Peter, CKP Human Resources Manager, on 9783 3931.

If you would like to be considered for any of these roles, you will need to forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday 21 March 2025. Please note the areas you are interested in working.

Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All CKP staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. CKP has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Current Education level?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?