Join us to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood education and care that breaks the cycle of disadvantage and enables every child to thrive.
- Part-time positions for experienced and committed Educators
- Vacancy start date: 27 January 2026
- Vacancies available at Beveridge, Donnybrook and Mernda
- Paid time off over the term breaks
- Ideal roles for experienced Educators studying to be Early Childhood Teachers
Part time vacancies for Educators
At Sparkways, we value the Co-educator (Cert III minimum) and Diploma roles equally, and there is no differences in seniority. Unfortunately, due to funding, there is a small difference in the duties and 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-Sep-2025-update.pdf
Beveridge – Greater Beveridge Kindergarten
- Wombat Group – Coeducator (Cert III minimum) – 17.5 hours per week, Roster – Tue & Thu – 8.15 am to 4.15 pm plus 2.5 hours planning on another day – up to $26.74 per hour
- Dingo Group – Coeducator (Cert III minimum) – 15 hours per week, Roster – Tue 8.30 to 3.45 pm, Fri – 8.30 am to 4.30 pm – up to $26.74 per hour
Donnybrook – Murnong Kindergarten
- Kuboroo Group – Coeducator (Cert III minimum) – 18.75 hours per week, Roster – Mon, Wed & Fri – 8.45 am to 3.00 pm – $26.74 per hour with paid time off over all term breaks
- Murrup Group – Coeducator (Diploma minimum) – 17.5 hours per week, Roster – Tue & Fri – 8.15 am to 4.30 pm + 2 hrs planning on another day – $28.01 per hour with paid time off over all term breaks
Mernda Villages Kindergarten
- Koala Group – Coeducator (Diploma minimum) – 9.5 hours per week, Roster – Tue & Thu – 12.00 pm to 4.30 pm – $28.01 per hour with paid time off over all term breaks
Break Covers
Diploma qualified Educators or Educators actively working towards Diploma
Salary rate $28.01 per hour with paid time off over all term breaks
- Beveridge – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri – 4 shifts x 3.25 hrs – 11.00 am to 2.15 pm
- Beveridge – Wed, Thu, Fir – 3 shifts x 2 hrs – 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
- Donnybrook – Tue – 1 shift x 3.25 hrs – 11.00 am to 2.15 pm
- Donnybrook – Thu & Fri – 2 shift x 2 hrs – 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
- Mill Park – Blossom Park K – Mon, Wed – 2 shift x 2 hrs – 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
- Mill Park – Mill Park K – Mon – 1 shift x 2 hrs – 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
- Thomastown – Tue, Wed, Thu – 3 shifts x 2 hrs – 12.00 to 2.00 pm
Cover breaks at 2 locations – 4-hour shifts
- Thu & Fri: Combine Breaks at Beveridge and Donnybrook – 2 x 4 hr shifts 10:15 am to 2.15 pm includes 30 minute paid travel time between the Kindergartens
- Mondays: Combine Breaks at Blossom Park & Mill Park kindergartens – 1 x 4 hr shift – 10.15 am to 2.15 pm includes 30 minute paid travel time between the Kindergartens
- Wednesdays: Combine Breaks at Thomastown & Mill Park – 1 x 4 hr shift – 10.15 am to 2.15 pm includes 30 minute paid travel time between the Kindergartens
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
- 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-Sep-2025-update.pdf
Email /call Mami in theTalent team after reading the information sheet
- 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/
