EMPLOYMENT

Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive Beveridge Part-time positions for experienced and committed Educators Paid time off over the term breaks - VECTEA conditions " The Greater Beveridge Kindergarten is located within the Greater Beveridge Community Centre. We share this site with the Mitchell Shire Library service as well as Maternal Child and Health Services. The kindergarten has established relationships with the local community and with local primary schools and offers children with a play and interest based program that caters to their individual needs." Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten: https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2025.pdf Available positions At Sparkways sessional kindergartens, we value the Co-educator and Diploma roles equally, and there is no differences in duties or seniority. Unfortunately, due to funding, there is a small difference in the hourly rate. The majority of our staff in Coeducator positions have Diploma or Degree level qualifications. Group 1 Coeducator (Cert III minimum) 17.5 hours per week, Roster Tue & Thu 8.30 to 4.00 plus 2.5 hrs planning on another day up to $26.74 per hour with paid term break leave Group 2 Coeducator (Cert III minimum) 17.5 hours per week, Roster Wed & Fri 8.15 to 3.45 plus 2.5 hrs planning on another day up to $26.74 per hour with paid term break leave Group 3 Coeducator (Cert III minimum) 8.75 hours per week Fri 8.30 to 4.00 plus 1.25 hrs planning on another day up to $26.74 per hour with paid term break leave Diploma Break Cover Beveridge 2 hours per shift Mondays & Thursdays 12.00 to 2.00 pm approximately up to $27.96 per hour Increase your hours You can ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay Add some Break Cover hours to your planning day Apply for other part time positions as they become available We want to meet you Are you an experienced & qualified Educator Have you had extensive & recent experience working with 3 and 4 year old children, including children with additional needs? Do you have the skills to scaffold and document children's learning in play based, child led pedagogy? Are you experienced in writing observations and learning stories, and using StoryPark? Do people describe you as positive and energetic? Are you seeking part-time work with paid time off over the term breaks? Would you like to join a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals? Do you want career progression opportunities, while also working close to your community? Yes! …. then we would love to hear from you Our wonderful benefits Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality. Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together. Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations. 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au Child safety and inclusiveness Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect. Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.