Diploma co-educator role Sessional Kinder

We have an opportunity for an educator to join our fantastic sessional, community kinder where educators are respected as professionals and supported in their work.

We are seeking a Diploma qualified educator to work in our 4yo funded kindergarten program.

Monday 8.00am-5.00pm

Wednesday 8.00am-4.30pm

Applications will be considered until the right candidate is found, the position is available for an immediate start.

This is a permanent part time position. The hours for 2026 will be Monday 8.00-5.45 & Wednesday 8.00-5.00 with the possible addition of a Friday.

Skills and Experience

Diploma in Early Childhood

A Working With Children Check

A creative and cooperative team player

Value making fulfilling connections with children

Have an interest in natural play spaces and nurturing children's care and respect for the outdoors

Experience in play-based and emergent curriculum

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to excellence in Early Childhood Education

Why you should consider DNMK

We are a community-run sessional kindergarten with an amazingly strong and connected community

Our children are given long periods of uninterrupted play time to explore the indoor and outdoor environments

We have under ratio groups, above VECTEA2020 planning time and hourly rate. Your planning will be covered and taken during the day.

All meetings, events and any additional hours are paid at appropriate rates

Excellent PD support and paid online Phoenix Cups PD when you start.

Our Educators collaborate and learn from each other

Our fundraising and social events connect with families and our children

We take a holistic view of learning and development

Our educators are valued and contribute to the positive environment and connected community

When it comes to documentation we value quality over quantity -no unnecessary record keeping or checklists, just quality observations to directly support each child's individual learning.

Please visit our website dnmk.com.au to see if our philosophy and program are a good fit for you.

Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we learn and play, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.