• Work life balance – finish in time for school pick up
• Receive school holidays off working with VECTEA entitlements
• 50% off childcare fees with ECMS

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 5,5000 Victorian children.

At St Mary's Kindergarten our experienced and passionate educators provide three and four-year-old kindergarten programs within the tranquil grounds of St Mary’s historic church. St Mary's Kindergarten has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard. 

The successful Certificate III candidate will work part time, 12.5 hours per week Monday & Wednesday.

You are invited to join us in enriching the lives of children, and their families, alongside our team of passionate educators and mentors through play-based learning programs. 

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: 

• A 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 in a long day care service – depending on the needs of the service this can be removed. 
• Current Working with Children's Check 
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate 

What’s in it for you?

• 50% off childcare fees for ECMS staff! 
• Genuine career development opportunities with dedicated professional development days, conferences, internal training resources, and so much more!
• Access to ECMS Advantage – receive discounts from over 330 retailers including Woolworths/Coles 4%, Event Cinemas 15%, Adairs 6%, Booking.com 6%
• Funded First Aid and CRP training for staff
• Work/Life balance

‘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 apply now! Click the Apply button now!