Sessional Kindergarten, Early Childhood Educator

2x Permanent Part-Time Roles available | Term 1, 2026 Start

At Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania (LEVNT) we are passionate about providing quality education and care within a Christian environment to children attending our Services throughout our region.

Two of our well-established community-based sessional kindergarten services we are proud to support are:

St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten, Grovedale, welcomes up to 99 children per day and offers a funded kindergarten program along with a convenient wrap-around After Kinder Care program to support families in accessing their funded kindergarten program.

St John’s Lutheran Kindergarten, Newtown, welcomes up to 27 children per day and delivers an enriching Early Years Language Program, providing opportunities for children to learn French with an additional Early Childhood Teacher within our ‘Year Before School’ programs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking two passionate Early Childhood Educators, beginning Term 1, 2026 working on a permanent part time basis. The position is within our funded three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs and does not require work during the school holidays.

The role at St. Paul's Lutheran Kindergarten Grovedale is for a permanent part time Educator working 46.5hours per fortnight, 3 days per week.

The role at St. John's Lutheran Kindergarten Newtown is for a permanent part time Educator working 46.5hours per fortnight, 3 days per week.

The Role

This role requires the successful applicant to work collaboratively with a team of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators to deliver a funded kindergarten program which adheres to the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Funding Guide requirements. The educator, alongside their team, will use the planning cycle to deliver high quality, innovative programs that cater to the developmental needs and interests of the children in their care. The successful applicant will build and maintain positive relationships with children, their families and colleagues to ensure a respectful, safe environment for all people who use and work at our service.

Selection Criteria

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications (see page 46 of the Victorian Kindergarten Funding Guide for more information) minimum. ‘Working towards’ considered.

Current First Aid Qualifications including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

Current child protection training.

Strong knowledge of current Early Childhood Legislation and the National Quality Laws and Regulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to positively, proactively and regularly engage with staff, children and families.

Demonstrated skills to maintain a positive work culture and work within successful teams.

Sound computer skills.

Commitment to the Christian ethos of the Lutheran Church.

What we offer you!

The opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation who values and supports our employees, our families and our children

Regular professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

A small supportive team environment that is well established, with low turnover

LEVNT Early Childhood Manager support

For further information and a position description, please contact [email protected]

Apply now! - To become part of this fantastic team, please submit your cover letter and CV.

Pay rate is based on experience and qualifications.