Certificate III / Diploma Educator

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Certificate III Educator or Diploma Educator to join our team at Doncaster Kindergarten commencing on Monday 6th October 2025. We have a positive work culture and our team are professional, passionate and dedicated educators. The service values quality and aims for continuous improvement in all we do. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate values and beliefs that align with our Philosophy. Our learning programs are underpinned by intentional teaching and responsive to individual children's strengths, interests and needs. Our curriculum values and respects diverse cultures, practices, values and beliefs and is committed to equality. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist you in engaging with the Committee of Management, families, fellow team members and other contacts. Conditions of employment

• Permanent part-time role
• 19 hours per week (15 contact hours, 4 non-contact hours)
• Tuesday 8:15am-1:45pm (Contact time 8:30am-12:15pm), Thursday 11:45am-5:00pm (Contact time 12:45pm-4:30pm) and Friday 8:15am-5:00pm (Contact time 8:30am-4:00pm)
• You will work with one of our four year old groups of up to 27 children
• In 2026, the kindergarten timetable is changing and the hours and days of work will be changing for all staff. Details will be discussed with the successful candidate, however a minimum of 19 hours work will still be offered and the main work days will be Tuesday and Fridays from 8:15am-5:00pm
• VECTEA2020 conditions apply - 46/52 rates (10 week sessional kindergarten leave model)
• You must have an approved Certificate III level Education and Care qualification or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Doncaster Kindergarten is a Child Safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and racism. We are committee to aligning with the Child Safe standards and providing a child safe environment and all employees must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, be aware of their responsibilities in this area and undertake relevant training as required.
• You will have a thorough knowledge of the VEYLDF and EYLF as well as the National Quality Standard and current regulations

If you are creative, engaging and inclusive with children and foster the belief that children are strong, competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn, we would love to hear from you. We are looking forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our friendly, vibrant, diverse and dynamic team!