Cert III/Diploma Educator – Upwey South

Cert III/Diploma Educator – Upwey South

Posted by Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. on 16 Jun 2025

Organisation Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc.

Closing date 10.07.2025

Primary role Certificate III Educator

Position type Part-time

Location Upwey South

State VIC

About the Centre/Service

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRK) is a not-for-profit, community run Early Years Manager focused on providing stimulating, high quality, affordable and viable educational programs that integrate children with varying needs and abilities. YRK has a commitment to excellence and innovation in early childhood education.

Work Days of the Role 2

Hours of Work of the Role 4

Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cert III or Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team! Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning and implementation, in consultation with the early childhood teacher, parents, and other educators, of culturally rich and welcoming learning environments and activities which are appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of all children including the provision of an accessible and inclusive program for children with a disability.
• Assist in developing, recording, and maintaining, in partnership with the early childhood teacher, specific records of individual children.
• Assist in the provision of a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment
• Working with all staff to ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times
• Assist in the orientation of new families to the service
• Support the participation of parents in the program.
• As part of a team, facilitate effective communication and assist in the day-to-day supervision of relevant staff/volunteers performing duties in the program for which the educator is working.
• Participate in regular performance reviews
• Ensure Child Safe Standards are followed at all times.
• Participate in discussions with relevant early childhood support services and other professional services and organisation's within the community as required.
• Attend staff meetings, within rostered hours of work as directed by the early childhood teacher.
• Be able to fill the position Nominated Supervisor or person in a leadership position or day-to-day charge if required by the Approved Provider in accordance with the Regulations.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

• We are committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and have zero tolerance of child abuse. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about a child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities.
• We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

Perks at YRK

• Leave: 10 weeks paid leave during school holidays
• Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work schedule with set hours.
• Career Growth: Potential for career advancement within YRK.

Qualifications

Hold an approved Diploma of Children’s Services qualification or equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations (or be working towards a qualification in accordance with the Regulations).

Requirements WWCC

Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact

Contact Name Careers Team

Email [email protected]

Application Procedure Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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