Educators - Washington Drive Preschool

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1000 dedicated people work together to create safe, joyful, and enriching experiences for 7,500 children every week. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator and Diploma Educator to join our team at Washington Drive Preschool.

Washington Drive Preschool is a community kindergarten, we focus on embracing a play based , child centered approach. We are located in a quiet residential pocket on the cusp of Oakleigh South and Bentleigh East. Our kinder services residents from the City of Kingston and neighbouring the City of Glen Eira and the City of Monash. We're here to support each and every child, because their future matters to us!

Certificate III educators:

Position 1: Working a total of 17.5 hours per week, in our multiage group on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 8am - 4:30pm, and Friday from 8am - 9:30am (This can be flexible)

Diploma educator:

Position 2: Working a total of 4 hours a week on Tuesday and Thursdays between the hours of 12pm - 2pm

What will you do?

• Work collaboratively with your team to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for children which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential
• Build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will actively contribute to the program, through detailed observations & documentation
• Build positive behaviour guidance strategies and provide spontaneous play-based learning experiences to extend on children's learning
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

More about you

• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard
• A Certificate III in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate

What's in it for you?

• 50% childcare discount!
• VECTEA entitlements - paid school holidays off!
• Part time position allowing you space for your world outside work!
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
• Funded First Aid (0012)

ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices; policies can be located here.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS, click the apply button now!