Early Childhood Co-Educator

Early Childhood Co-Educator (Diploma or Cert qualified)

Posted by West Hawthorn Preschool Inc on 11 Nov 2025

Organisation

West Hawthorn Preschool Inc

Closing date

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Fixed-Term-Contract

Location

Hawthorn

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

West Hawthorn Pre-school is a non profit community-based, sessional kindergarten. We provide two programs for 3-Year-Old and two programs for 4-Year-Old children. Established in 1947, West Hawthorn Pre-school has been providing enriching learning experiences for over 70 years. We are a friendly, caring and respected, not-for-profit, pre-school and can be found nestled amongst the peaceful and leafy surrounds of Smart Street Reserve. Our programs are based firmly on the philosophy that children's work is play. We strive to ignite joy, curiosity, persistence and resilience in our children and to foster each child's self esteem in a relaxed and stimulating environment. West Hawthorn Pre-school is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and we have policies in place to ensure the wellbeing of our children. We have zero tolerance to child abuse. We embrace diversity, celebrate uniqueness, and respect children and families from all backgrounds. West Hawthorn Pre-school is proud of its excellent reputation and was assessed in 2022 as 'Exceeding the National Quality Standards' across all 7 Quality Areas.

Work Days of the Role

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Hours of Work of the Role

Multiple roles available

Description

West Hawthorn Pre-School is seeking to recruit to multiple Co-Educator and Lunch Cover educator roles across the kindergarten.

The successful applicants will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with fellow teachers and educators, children and families, the Committee of Management and other stakeholders. They will be highly organised and have a solid knowledge of early childhood education, with demonstrated ability to work with the team to maintain a kindergarten program that exceeds national standards.

Contact hours will be provided at the interview. Non-contact hours as per VECTEA 2020

About you

The successful applicant will share and look to extend our kindergarten's philosophy and will meet the following requirements:

Demonstrated experience in the education industry, with particular consideration given to a previous role in a community-based kindergarten.

Previous experience working within kindergartens with a current knowledge of early childhood education theory and practice.

Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Strong communication skills with the ability to build secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS).

Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.

Upholding an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that recognises and values the diverse backgrounds of all children, families, and the local community.

Demonstrated professionalism and ethical conduct in their interactions with children, families, and colleagues.

Committed to ongoing professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in early childhood education.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must hold a minimum qualification of a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care recognised by ACECQA.

Hold a current ACECQA compliant First Aid Certificate, including Resuscitation, Asthma Management, and Anaphylaxis.

Current child protection training.

2 Professional Referees

Requirements

WWCC

Additional Requirements

Please submit a one page Curriculum Vitae and one page Cover Letter to

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)