Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive
We have permanent part-time vacancies for experienced Educators at our Diggers Rest Preschool
Working with Sparkways in our sessional kindergartens
At Sparkways, we value the Co-educator (Cert III minimum) and Diploma minimum 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. Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten
- https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2024.pdf
Educator for 4-year-old Green Group
- 26.25 hours per week
- 4 days per week -
- Mon, Tue & Thu - 8.15 am to 4.30 pm - sessions with the children
- Wed OR Fri - 9.30 to 12.30 - planning time with the teacher
- Up to $26.74 per hour, with paid time off over the term breaks
- Cert III ECEC minimum required
Educator for 3-year-old Yellow Group
- 8.75 hours per week
- 1 day per week
- Wed - 8.00 am to 5.15 pm - includes planning time with teacher after the session
- Up to $27.96 per hour, with paid time off over the term breaks
- Diploma ECEC minimum required
If you want to increase your hours
- Apply for both positions
- Ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay
- 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?
- Do you want to work in a kindergarten close to home?
- 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
How To Apply
Apply with your resume through the Seek link
Any questions?
Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten
- https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2024.pdf
Email /call Kavya after reading the information sheet
- employment@sparkways.org.au
- 0474 530 380
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
A Little Bit About Us
At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.
We are here to spark change!
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.
Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?
Please click on the following link to learn more about our fabulous organisation https://sparkways.org.au/
