Experienced Early Childhood Diploma Educator

Bacchus Marsh Grammar; Bacchus Marsh; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

4 weeks annual leave plus 3 weeks with

15 days personal leave

Fixed hours

Rostered professional learning

Paid refresher training

Low staff turnover

Calm, well-resourced environment

Job summary

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre seeks a Diploma-qualified Educator to join our Kindergarten program, working alongside a Kindergarten Teacher to deliver a high-quality educational program. This full-time role offers structured hours, a collaborative team, and opportunities for professional learning within our school environment.

With 3–5 years of Room Leader experience preferred, you will contribute to curriculum documentation and child-focused observations, ensuring an engaging and

Qualifications

• Diploma qualified educator with ACECQA approval.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ Room Leader experience preferred.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certification (current).
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework.
• Initiative, professionalism and commitment to high-quality early education.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrate initiative and professional judgement in daily practice.
• Independently write and structure authentic, individualised observation reports (not templates).
• Maintain high-quality learning portfolios reflecting intentional teaching.
• Create purposeful, engaging learning environments.
• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and colleagues.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills are essential.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Experienced Early Childhood Diploma Educator

Tenure: Full Time

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre is seeking a highly experienced Diploma-qualified Educator to join our Kindergarten program.

This position is suited to an educator with 3 to 5 years’ Room Leader experience who is confident, capable and proactive, and who understands how to work in partnership with a Kindergarten Teacher who leads the educational direction of the room.

We are seeking a professional educator who contributes actively to curriculum and documentation. This is not a passive support role.

Employment Type: Full time (37.5hrs per week). Applications for part-time employment will also be considered.

Commencement: The commencement date will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Why bring your experience to an Independent School environment?

As part of Bacchus Marsh Grammar, our Early Learning Centre operates under the School’s Enterprise Agreement, providing employees with a range of enhanced employment conditions and benefits:

• Generous above- award remuneration, with a salary range of $77,801-$80,160 per annum plus superannuation, commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional weeks with pay over the Christmas and New Year closure
• 15 days personal leave per year
• Fixed hours and set teams (no rotating shifts)
• Staff meetings and professional learning conducted within rostered hours
• Paid refresher training for required certifications
• A stable team with very low staff turnover
• A calm, structured and well-resourced learning environment

This is an opportunity to work in a centre where early learning is valued as the foundation of a P to 12 educational journey.

About the Role

Working alongside the Kindergarten Teacher, you will:

• Support and contribute to the implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrate initiative and professional judgement in daily practice
• Independently write and structure authentic, individualised observation reports (no template-based documentation)
• Maintain high-quality learning portfolios that reflect intentional teaching
• Create learning environments that are purposeful, engaging and thoughtfully designed
• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and colleagues
• Strong written communication skills and confidence in documentation are essential.

About You

You will hold:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Room Leader preferred
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certification (must be current)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework
• You bring initiative, professionalism and a genuine commitment to high-quality early education.

All children and young people who come to Bacchus Marsh Grammar have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. The school regards its child safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on the school’s website.