Diploma Qualified Co-Educator – Yurran Kindergarten

BPA Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Ongoing professional development

Additional leave option

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Yurran Kindergarten is seeking a Diploma Qualified Co-Educator to support high-quality early childhood education and care within a new service. You will work with the Early Childhood Teacher, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor to foster a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where children and families thrive.

You will contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation, delivering meaningful learning experiences that support development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VEYLDF and early learning principles.
• Strong understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to build warm relationships with children and families.
• Experience contributing to educational programs and documenting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a high-quality kindergarten program aligned with VEYLDF.
• Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation of learning.
• Implement engaging learning experiences to foster development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the ECT to support positive outcomes for children.
• Promote inclusion and support individual needs of all children.
• Assist in maintaining safe, welcoming indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Contribute to quality improvement and reflective practice.
• Uphold Child Safe Standards and wellbeing culture.

Skills

VEYLDF knowledge

Child development understanding

Relationship building

Observations & documentation

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Yurran Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and dedicated Diploma Qualified Co-Educator to join our growing kindergarten community and support the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service and work alongside the Early Childhood Teacher, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor to create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging learning environment where children and families can thrive.

As a Diploma Qualified Co-Educator, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through meaningful interactions, intentional teaching, and collaborative practice. You will contribute to curriculum planning, program implementation and the creation of a safe, nurturing and stimulating environments for all children.

About the Role

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will:

• Support the delivery of a high-quality kindergarten program aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation of children's learning.
• Implement engaging learning experiences that foster children's development, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood Teacher to support positive outcomes for children.
• Promote inclusion and support the individual needs of all children.
• Assist in maintaining safe, welcoming and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Contribute to quality improvement, reflective practice and continuous service development.
• Uphold Child Safe Standards and support a strong culture of child safety and wellbeing.

More About You

You are a passionate early childhood professional who values relationships, collaboration and high-quality educational practice.

You bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills and a commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences that support every child to thrive.

You will have:

• A sound understanding of child development and early learning principles.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Experience contributing to educational programs and documenting children's learning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, equity and child-centred practice.
• The ability to work as part of a professional and supportive team.
• 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 delivering 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, regardless of their family background or circumstances.

What BPA Can Offer You

• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and mentoring.
• Access to discounted childcare.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• A collaborative and values-driven workplace culture.
• The opportunity to be part of establishing a new kindergarten community from the beginning.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a passionate Diploma Qualified Educator who is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Join Yurran Kindergarten and help create an engaging, inclusive and inspiring environment where children, families and educators can grow and thrive together.