Diploma or Certificate 3 Qualified Educator Starting Jan 2026

Diploma or Certificate 3 Qualified Educator Starting Jan 2026

Posted by All Saints Pre-School Yarra Junction Inc on 08 Oct 2025

Organisation

All Saints Pre-School Yarra Junction Inc

For Provider

All Saints Pre-School Yarra Junction

Closing date

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Part-time

Location

YARRA JUNCTION

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

All Saints Pre-School Yarra Junction has been a valued part of the Yarra Valley community for over 70 years. Our not-for-profit, stand-alone kindergarten is proudly managed by a volunteer Committee of Management. At All Saints, our philosophy celebrates children as capable, curious, and creative learners. We foster strong relationships, value play-based and nature-connected learning, and are deeply committed to inclusion, safety, and each child's right to feel valued and heard. Following our recent ACECQA assessment, All Saints Preschool has been rated Exceeding the National Quality Standards.

Work Days of the Role

Start date: January 2026 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Hours of Work of the Role

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm Plus Non-contact time: 3 hours 15 mins per week (work from home) on an additional day

Description

As an Educator at All Saints Preschool, you'll join a small, dedicated team delivering our 4-year-old Kindergarten program starting in 2026. You'll help create an inclusive, engaging, and responsive learning environment that reflects the interests and strengths of the children and families within our community. You'll be supported by experienced and passionate educators who value collaboration, reflective practice, and professional growth. This position is covered under the VECTEA, with additional non-contact planning time provided. As a term-time service, you'll also enjoy paid school holidays. We value connection - with our families, community, and one another - through regular social events, working bees and shared celebrations.

Qualifications

Your skills and experience You will hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent, as approved by ACECQA) and bring:

• Experience working in a kindergarten and/or early childhood setting providing high-quality education and care
• A sound understanding of early childhood learning, development, and pedagogy
• A strong understanding and commitment to the Child Safe Standards
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Current Mandatory Reporting, First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS)
• A commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional learning

Our commitment All Saints Preschool is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating a child-safe environment where every child feels secure, respected, and empowered. Why you'll love working with us

• Exceeding-rated kindergarten, with a proud history and strong community reputation
• Supportive, collaborative, and passionate team
• Nature-based, play-rich learning environment that includes Bush Kinder and regular excursions into the local community
• Paid school holidays and flexible non-contact time

Requirements

WWCC

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in a kindergarten and/or early childhood setting providing high-quality education and care
• A sound understanding of early childhood learning, development, and pedagogy
• A strong understanding and commitment to the Child Safe Standards
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Current Mandatory Reporting, First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS)
• A commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional learning

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)