Early Childhood Educator - Mooroopna Kindergarten

Job Description

Early Childhood Educator - Mooroopna Kindergarten Tracking Code: 4796-689 Our Mooroopna kindergarten has been running in the local community for over 70 years. We are a sessional kindergarten that in 2025 will run Tuesday to Thursday offering 15 hours of funded kindergarten to children in the two years before school. As part of our team, you’ll support us in providing a positive and enriching start to each child’s learning journey at such an important time in their life. About Us: 54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity. Role Overview: In this part time, maximum term position based in Mooroopna, you’ll work with the kindergarten team to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of high quality, developmentally and culturally appropriate play and learning experiences for children. Working Hours: You’ll work 8.15am-4.15pm from Tuesday to Thursday during school terms only, through to 19 December 2025. Extension is possible and dependent on enrolments. You will make a difference by: Supporting the team to provide a high-quality educational program to the children in the kindergarten, utilising your knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Supporting the team in delivering the educational program consistently to all children in the kindergarten. Developing and maintaining respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with staff, children and families. Requirements: Approved Certificate III or Diploma (equivalent or actively working towards) in early childhood teaching. Knowledge and/or experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality education and care program. Knowledge and/or experience in the use of approved learning frameworks, in particular the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits: VECTEA Award rate salary with regular increases plus full salary packaging benefits. Internal employment, progression and development opportunities. Friendly and flexible work environment. Child friendly work environment. Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. Application Process: We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below. Applications close: 12pm Thursday 6th March 2025. Position Description: Early Childhood Educator Mooroopna Kindergarten For more information about this program, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact the Regional Manager, Terri-Leigh Betancourt, at Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page. This position is designated under the Multiagency Risk Assessment and Management framework (MARAM), which requires mandated MARAM Family Violence Screening & Identification training and responsibilities. If successful in the role, you will need to undertake MARAM training and provide evidence of completion. Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact for further support. Job Location: Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr