Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia bestchance Full time

- Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellence
- Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
- Genuine commitment to professional development
- Access to Employee Wellbeing Program

Role

bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking an exceptional individual with a positive and proactive approach to join our passionate and supportive team at Dandenong Primary Kindergarten.

As a values based employer, bestchance educators are provided with mentoring, advice and support to extend their practice and achieve their professional goals.

Please note, this role is fixed term until December 2025.

Dandenong Primary Kindergarten

Location: Dandenong Primary Kindergarten: 174-182 Foster Street, Dandenong VIC 3175

Session Times: Monday to Thursday 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Total Hours: 8 hours

You will stand out if you

- have experience in a kindergarten environment, working within a strength-based and family centred approach
- desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families
- a genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment
- an ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds
- In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role:
- completed an approved Diploma in Education and Care qualification
- hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check
- hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
- successfully completed ‘Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector’ training
- have a well-developed understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations

About us

bestchance is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim to make a real and lasting impact for every child, family and community we support. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, and our support programs for families.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.

Applications for this position close on 29 October 2025.

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people

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