Diploma Educator

18 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ECMS Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Join the ECMS Team: Diploma Educator

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 Diploma Educator to join our team at Kealba Kindergarten.

At Kealba Kindergarten we provide a safe and secure environment where children can express themselves and enjoy kindergarten. We offer three and four-year-old programs to support young children and their families. Our professional and passionate educators ensure children develop in a warm, happy, safe and caring environment that caters for their needs. Our learning programs provide children with the opportunity to grow and develop through play - the way children learn best. Play-based learning encourages and stimulates children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development

This is an ongoing, part-time position working 19.5 hours per week on Monday from 9:00am to 12:30pm, Thursday and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

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 VECTEA award rates.
  • Generous benefits - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave and 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


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