Diploma Educator

Beleurahillpreschool; Mornington; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Remuneration aligned with VECTEA2020/6

Job summary

Beleura Hill Preschool in Mornington is seeking a passionate Diploma Educator to join our dynamic early childhood team in 2027. The role covers extended lunch hours 12:00–4:30pm, 22.5 hours per week across 3- and 4-year-old groups, with potential start now for Term 4 on Mondays and Thursdays.

You will assist the teacher to implement the curriculum, support children's development across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains, and document progress to inform individualised learning

Qualifications

• Completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience as an early childhood educator, preferably in a preschool setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting the development of young learners.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Child Protection certifications.
• A valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to implement the preschool curriculum and educational program.
• Provide high-quality care and supervision for health, safety and wellbeing of children.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to plan and deliver learning activities.
• Observe and document children's progress to inform individualised learning plans.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the community.
• Maintain a safe, clean and engaging learning environment.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood education

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Beleura Hill Preschool is seeking a passionate and preferably experienced Diploma Educator to join our dynamic early childhood education team in 2027. We are located in Mornington and will enable you to get involved from the outset with the staff and families to help deliver engaging and nurturing educational experiences for our children.

Extended Lunch cover role: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12noon - 4.30pm (22.5 hours per week) across our 3- & 4-year-old groups.

The opportunity to commence now is available for the remainder of Term 4 for the hours: Mondays & Thursdays only 12noon to 4.30pm if interested.

What you'll be doing

Assisting the teacher to implement the preschool's curriculum and educational program to foster the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children

Providing high-quality care and supervision to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children

Collaborating with the teaching team to plan, prepare and deliver stimulating learning activities

Helping to observe and document children's progress to inform individualised learning plans

Building positive relationships with children, families and the broader community

Maintaining a safe, clean and engaging learning environment

Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

A completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Demonstrated experience working as an early childhood educator, preferably in a preschool setting

Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families and colleagues

A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting the development of young learners

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Child Protection certifications

A valid Working with Children Check

What we offer

At Beleura Hill Preschool, we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that values the wellbeing of our employees. We offer remuneration in line with VECTEA2020 (and soon to be VECTEA2026) & opportunities for professional development.

About us

Beleura Hill Preschool is a respected sessional kinder that has been providing high‑quality education and care to families in the Mornington community. We pride ourselves on our strong community connections, inclusive practices and commitment to sustainable, play‑based learning.