Educators for Sessional Kinder – Footscray – 2026 start

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 27 - 27

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

About the Centre

Sparkways Early Learning Footscray located within the Billy Button Childrens Centre offering programs for children who are six weeks to school age including long day care and integrated government-funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten that is taught by experienced qualified Early Childhood Teachers.

with Sparkways in our sessional kindergartens

At Sparkways we value the Co-educator (Cert III minimum) and Diploma minimum roles equally. There are some differences in role and responsibility. Unfortunately due to funding there is a small difference in the hourly rate. Most of our staff in Coeducator positions have Diploma or Degree level qualifications. Please read our information sheet about working in Sessional Kindergarten

the role

Cert III Educator

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Certificate III Educator to join our team on an ongoing basis. Offering 26.25 hours per week
The rostered working days are Monday Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm with an additional 3 hours allocated for planning on another day
The position is covered under VECTEA terms and conditions
Paid time off is provided during term breaks on a pro rata basis

Diploma Educator

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma Educators to join our team. Multiple positions are available on an ongoing basis. Offering 8.75 to 17.5 hours per week
The rostered working days are Monday & Tuesday 8:15 am to 4:30 pm with an additional 2 hours allocated for planning on another day. Or Wednesday 8:15 am to 4:30 pm with an additional 1 hour planning
The position is covered under VECTEA terms and conditions
Paid time off is provided during term breaks on a pro rata basis

If you want to increase your hours

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

Who we are looking for

Experienced & qualified Early Childhood Educator working with 3- and 4-year-old children including those with additional needs.
Skills to scaffold and document childrens learning in play-based child-led pedagogy.
Experience in writing observations and learning stories and using StoryPark.
Seeking part-time work with paid time off during term breaks.
Able to contribute to a child-centered friendly team and known for being positive and energetic.
Interested in joining a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals.
Seeking career progression opportunities while working close to the local community.

What we Offer

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
10 weeks paid annual leave during school term breaks

How to apply

Please submit your application either via SEEK or directly on Sparkways career site. If you have any questions Email /call Kavya in the Talent team:

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.

Required Experience: