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: sparkways.org.au.

About the Centre

Sparkways Early Learning Footscray located within the Billy Button Children's Centre, offering programs for children who are six weeks to school age, including long day care and integrated government-funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten that is taught by experienced, qualified Early Childhood Teachers.

sparkways.org.au/centres/sparkways-footscray

Working with Sparkways in our sessional kindergartens

At Sparkways, we value the Co-educator (Cert III minimum) and Diploma minimum roles equally. There are some differences in role and responsibility. Unfortunately, due to funding, there is a small difference in the hourly rate. Most of our staff in Coeducator positions have Diploma or Degree level qualifications. Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten.

About the role

Cert III Educator

• We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Certificate III Educator to join our team on an ongoing basis. Offering 26.25 hours per week
• The rostered working days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm, with an additional 3 hours allocated for planning on another day
• The position is covered under VECTEA terms and conditions
• Paid time off is provided during term breaks on a pro rata basis

Diploma Educator

• We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma Educators to join our team. Multiple positions are available on an ongoing basis. Offering 8.75 to 17.5 hours per week
• The rostered working days are Monday & Tuesday - 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, with an additional 2 hours allocated for planning on another day. Or Wednesday - 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, with an additional 1 hour planning
• The position is covered under VECTEA terms and conditions
• Paid time off is provided during term breaks on a pro rata basis

If you want to increase your hours

• 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

Who we are looking for

• Experienced & qualified Early Childhood Educator - working with 3- and 4-year-old children, including those with additional needs.
• Skills to scaffold and document children’s learning in play-based, child-led pedagogy.
• Experience in writing observations and learning stories, and using StoryPark.
• Seeking part-time work with paid time off during term breaks.
• Able to contribute to a child-centered, friendly team and known for being positive and energetic.
• Interested in joining a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals.
• Seeking career progression opportunities while working close to the local community.

What we Offer

• 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
• 10 weeks paid annual leave during school term breaks

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you have any questions Email /call Kavya in the Talent team:
[email protected] using the subject line: Educators for Sessional Kinder enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.