• VECTEA entitlements | School holidays off
• 50% off childcare fees including hundreds more employee discounts
• Join a not-for-profit organisation committed to professional development

ECMS’ vision is for every child to realise their right to a strong foundation for lifelong success. ECMS exists to make every day count by providing high-quality, play-based learning in a safe and inclusive environment – ensuring that children and families in our community thrive in life. If your values align, and you have a passion for working with children, then ECMS is the place for you! ECMS has been operating for over 27 years and is one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through over 60 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS impacts the lives of 5500 Melbourne children each week.   

We are seeking an enthusiastic Break Cover Educator to join at team Patterson Lakes Kindergarten. Patterson Lakes Kindergarten opened in 1981 and has continued to serve the children and families of Patterson Lakes ever since. The kindergarten was successful in gaining government and council grants to update and extend our building, work started in June 2013, and we began this year with a beautiful, modern and fresh new building. We offer both four year and three-year-old programs. 

W eare currently recruiting for a Part time Diploma break cover Educator to support our team in the Cockatoo's Group. Should you be successful, you will be working 2 hours per day on Tuesday and Thursday.

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  

Essential criteria for a Diploma Educator: 

• A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification 
• 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! 
• 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!