• Sessional Kinder Position | VECTEA Entitlements
• 50% off childcare fees | 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 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. 

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 at our Lakeside Children's Centre located in Pakenham. Our center provides a robust play-based program which promotes each Child’s sense of identity and builds upon their unique interests. Our programs are designed to challenge our children, and support their growth through their own curiosities, and self-paced exploration!

This positions is a part-time, fixed term Early Childhood Teacher role. The successful Candidate will work 22.45 hours per week across Tuesday to Thursday  

What will you do? 

• Develop a high-quality educational program for the mixed age group program in consultation with children, families and Educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children 
• Work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school 
• Document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs 
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, with a critical reflection lens, who will inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children 
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis  

Essential criteria for an Early Childhood Teacher: 

• A Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification 
• Current VIT registration 
• 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 

Benefits of joining ECMS:

• Opportunity to work in one of our most regarded Services, with a quality focused environment to promote the best outcomes for children
• Work Life Balance
• Pakenham location, close to public transport and cafes
• Gain high quality industry experience
• Genuine career development opportunities with dedicated professional development days, conferences, internal training resources, succession planning and so much more!

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!