Join us and our vision - for every child to realise their right to a strong foundation for lifelong success.

At ECMS, we have been providing high quality and inclusive early learning and care for Melbourne children, families and communities for more than 22 years. Our almost 65 kindergartens and childcare centres touch the lives of 6500 children across Melbourne each week.

Bridge Road Kindergarten is a new state-of-the-art facility offering families innovative, high-quality kindergarten programs. Our play-based educational programs provide opportunities to promote your child's creativity, curiosity, resilience and a love for learning and discovery.

As a Certificate III Educator you will:
Work collaboratively with your team to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for children which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential
Build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community
Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will actively contribute to the program, through detailed observations & documentation and positive behaviour guidance strategies and will provide spontaneous play-based learning experiences to extend on children's learning
Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard
Be working part-time, 10 hours per week across two 3YO Groups.

Session times as follows:
Group 1: Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm & Friday 9:00am-11:00am

Group 2: Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm

To be considered you will have:
A Certificate III in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
Current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check
Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate

Benefits of joining our team:
Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days, leadership meetings, individual performance reviews and development plans
ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
Earn $500 through our Employee Referral program when you refer a successful applicant
Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
Funded First Aid (004) training for staff

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Child safety is a fundamental aspect of all roles at ECMS. We promote the rights of all children to participate, have a purpose and be protected from harm. Our purpose is to make every day count by providing high quality play based learning in a safe and inclusive environment - ensuring that children and families in our community thrive in life.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS apply now! Applications Close 12 February 2021.