Diploma Qualified Break Cover Educator – Yurran Kindergarten

BPA Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

BPA Early Learning in Melbourne is seeking a Diploma qualified educator for a break cover role across three days per week. You will support a high-quality kindergarten program, supervise children, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Working with the Early Childhood Teacher and team, you will deliver break relief, build relationships with children and families, and help maintain engaging routines. A commitment to child safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification required for the role.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Mandatory Reporting certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of NQF, NQS and VEYLDF; commitment to Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide break relief for educators while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Support delivery of a high-quality kindergarten program.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Assist with engaging learning experiences and routines.
• Support children's wellbeing, learning and development through meaningful interactions.
• Maintain safe, welcoming indoor and outdoor environments.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to uphold high-quality practices.
• Uphold Child Safe Standards and service policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Inclusion

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

First Aid / CPR / Asthma & Anaphylaxis

Job description

Yurran Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and reliable Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team in a break cover role across three days per week.

This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys working collaboratively, building meaningful relationships with children, and supporting a high-quality kindergarten program. As the Break Cover Educator, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of supervision, supporting children's learning and wellbeing, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Working alongside the Early Childhood Teacher, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor, you will provide scheduled break relief while actively engaging with children and supporting the daily operations of the service.

About the Role

• Provide break relief for educators while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality kindergarten program.
• Build positive, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families.
• Assist with implementing engaging learning experiences and routines.
• Support children's wellbeing, learning and development through meaningful interactions.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, welcoming and stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to ensure high-quality practices are maintained throughout the day.
• Uphold Child Safe Standards, service policies and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and ongoing quality improvement.

More About You

You are a warm, flexible and enthusiastic educator who values relationships and understands the importance of creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children.

You bring

• A genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A sound understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• A commitment to inclusion, equity and child safety.
• The ability to work independently and confidently step into different environments and routines throughout the day.
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Mandatory Reporting certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and VEYLDF
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and inclusive practice

Why BPA?

BPA has a proud history of providing high-quality early childhood education and care across Melbourne's west.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our purpose is to support every child to flourish in safe, inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive early learning environments. At Yurran Kindergarten, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new kindergarten community and work alongside a supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.