Breaks Cover Educator - Kings Park Kindergarten

Join the ECMS Team: Diploma Educator, Break Cover

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1000 dedicated people work together to create safe, joyful, and enriching experiences for 7,500 children every week. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Breaks Cover Educator to join our team at Kings Park Kindergarten.

At Kings Park Kindergarten we aim to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can discover and realise their potential. Our professionally trained educators will assist your child to develop a positive self-image, which enables effective learning, and to develop positive social attitudes. As a community-based kindergarten, we respect and celebrate diversity.

This is a part time, ongoing position working 4 hours per week on a Tuesday and Thursday 11.30am to 1.30pm.

About you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have great knowledge of the child safe standards and early childhood regulations.
• You hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a WWCC and a first aid certificate.

About the role

• You'll create a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and grow.
• You'll develop and implement engaging learning experiences based on the ECMS pedagogical framework.
• You'll build strong relationships with children, families, the community and colleagues.
• You'll actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.

Why ECMS?

• We offer above-award pay - VECTEA rates.
• Generous benefits - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave, funded first aid.
• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated - 87% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work!
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities - we're a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

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 on out website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and care, and you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and inclusive organisation, we encourage you to apply today!