Early Childhood Educator

1 day ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Lutheran Education Vic, NSW & Tas Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

At Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania (LEVNT) we are passionate about providing quality education and care within a Christian environment to children attending our Services throughout our region.

St John's Lutheran Kindergarten is a community-based sessional Kindergarten service offering funded programs for children from 3 years to school age. Located in Newtown, St John's Kindergarten welcomes up to 27 children and their families per day. We also provide an Early Years Language Program which gives children the opportunity to learn French with an additional Early Childhood Teacher within our 'Year Before School' programs.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III or Diploma) to fill a part time position, commencing in Term One, 2026. The position requires the candidate to be available to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am-3:45pm hours per week) during Term time only. Under VECTEA 2020, educators are paid during school holidays on this model.

The Role

This role requires the successful applicant to work collaboratively with a team of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators to deliver a funded kindergarten program which adheres to the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Funding Guide requirements. The educator, alongside their team, will use the planning cycle to deliver high quality, innovative programs that cater to the developmental needs and interests of the children in their care. The successful applicant will build and maintain positive relationships with children, their families and colleagues to ensure a respectful, safe environment for all people who use and work at our service.

Selection Criteria

  • Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications (see page 46 of the Victorian Kindergarten Funding Guide for more information) minimum
  • Current First Aid Qualifications including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
  • Current child protection training.
  • Excellent knowledge of current Early Childhood Legislation and the National Quality Laws and Regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to positively, proactively and regularly engage with staff, children and families.
  • Demonstrated skills to maintain a positive work culture and work within successful teams.
  • Sound computer skills.
  • Commitment to the Christian ethos of the Lutheran Church.

What we offer you

  • The opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation who values and supports our employees, our families and our children
  • Regular professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A small supportive team environment that is well established, with low turnover
  • LEVNT Early Childhood Manager support

For further information and a position description, please contact

Apply now- To become part of this fantastic team, please submit your cover letter and CV.

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