• Paid school holidays off
• Work-life balance - finish in time for school pick up/drop off
• Build your experience in sessional kindergarten

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 68 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be. 

We seek an enthusiastic Diploma Break Cover Educator to join the team at Young Street Preschool! Our established service consists of four groups and is located in Bacchus Marsh. Play-based learning is at the heart of what we do. Working as a Break Cover Educator will allow you to gain experience in a sessional kindergarten and allow for a work-life balance. 

This part-time, ongoing position works 6 hours a week on a Monday from 10:30am - 2:30pm and Friday 12:30pm - 2:30pm.

What will you do? 

• Partner 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 trust with the families by respecting diversity and connecting to individual cultural needs. You will work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the program. 
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis.  

More about you 

• A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification. Students are encouraged to apply. 
• Current Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check. 
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate. 
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards. 

What’s in it for you? 

• 50% childcare discount! 
• Paid parental leave.
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans. 
• ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice. 
• 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 apply now!