• VECTEA entitlements | School holidays off
• Part-time ongoing opportunity | Hundreds of employee discounts!
• Join a not-for-profit organisation committed to professional development

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 27 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through 70 Kindergartens and Early Learning and Care Centres, ECMS impacts the lives of over 5,5000 Victorian children.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator to join our team at Seaholme Kindergarten. At Seaholme Kindergarten we believe children grow, develop and learn through play. Our kindergarten programs provide children with the opportunity to investigate, experiment and discover new experiences at their own pace.

This is an ongoing, part time position working 17.5 hours a week in the 4YO group. If scuessdul you would be working on a Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 8.00am – 4.15pm, also working on Monday between 9am - 11am for your non contact hours.

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

Essential criteria for a Certificate III Educator:

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

What’s in it for you?

• 50% childcare discount!
• 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
• You could be eligible for a $9,000 sign on bonus through DE!
• Funded First Aid (0012)
• Join a not-for-profit organisation committed to professional development 

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.