Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive.
Important – Please Read Before Applying
To make sure this role is the right fit for you, we ask all applicants to read our Sessional Kindergarten information sheet before applying:
https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Sep-2025-update.pdf
About the Role
At Sparkways, we value both Co-educators (Cert III minimum) and Diploma Educators equally—there is no difference in seniority.
Due to funding, there are some differences in duties and pay rates. Many of our Co-educators hold Diploma or Degree qualifications.
Donnybrook – murnong kindergarten
- Coeducator (Cert III minimum) – Mirram Group
- Status: Ongoing
- Hours: 17.5 hrs/week
- Days: Mon & Wed
- Roster + Planning: Mon & Wed 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
- Cert III rate – Up to $27.87 per hour with paid time off over at term breaks
Increase your hours
- You can 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 if you:
- Are you an experienced & qualified Educator
- have recent experience with 3-4 year old children, including children with additional needs
- Can support children’s learning through play-based, child-led programs
- Are confident writing observations and learning stories (Storypark experice preferred)
- Enjoy working as part of a friendly, child-centred team
- Bring a positive and energetic attitude
- Are looking for part-time work with school-term hours
- Want to work close to your community
- Are interested in ongoing learning and career growth
How to apply
Apply with your resume through the Seek link
Question?
Email /call Mami in the Talent team
- employment@sparkways.org.au
- 0484 761 311
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/
