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 a part-time vacancy for an experienced Educator at our Laurimar Kindergarten in Doreen.
- Start date 21 July 2025
- 17.5 hours per week
- Sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays with roster 8.15 am to 4.30 pm
- Plus 2 hours planning time with the teacher each week. preferably on Mondays
- Up to $26.74 per hour, with paid time off over the term breaks
- You must have at least a Cert III ECEC, plus one full year of experience in kinder room or sessional kindergarten
- Join an organisation with 14 kindergartens in the northern suburbs giving you career opportunities and availability to increase your income with relief shifts
Increase your hours
- You can join our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay
- Apply for other part time positions as they become available
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-2025.pdf
Laurimar Kindergarten – Doreen
At Laurimar Kindergarten we have an ongoing commitment to children’s developing social and emotional wellbeing that encourages the positive growth of the whole child. We believe that learning comes from spontaneous, open ended and thoughtful interactions with children.
Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/laurimar-kindergarten
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?
- Can you contribute to a child-centred, friendly team
- 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/
