Kindergarten Assistant Opportunities for 2027

Peninsula Grammar; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Peninsula Grammar in Mornington Peninsula seeks expressions of interest for part-time Kindergarten Assistant roles commencing in 2027 across up to five days per week. You will support our Kindergarten program, contribute to children’s wellbeing and development, and assist with lunch cover and Before School Care.

Join a team that values care, safety and engaging, play-based learning, working closely with kinder teachers to create a nurturing environment where children feel supported to learn,

Formación

• Experience in an early childhood education setting.
• ACECQA-approved qualification (Certificate III or Diploma) in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Understanding of early childhood regulations and best practice.

Responsabilidades

• Support safe, inclusive, nurturing environment for children.
• Assist delivery of play-based learning experiences to encourage curiosity, creativity and development.
• Provide attentive supervision and meaningful engagement with children throughout the day, including during meal and rest times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and fellow educators to foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming space that supports children's learning and wellbeing.
• Assist with routine tasks and administrative duties as required.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Educación

ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate III or Diploma)

Descripción del empleo

Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Category: Early Childhood Centre

Our School

Peninsula Grammar is a K-12 coeducational school of excellence, located on the Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its academic achievements and extensive co-curricular program. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to unleash greatness both at school and beyond. Peninsula Grammar values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

Job Description

Join our Kindergarten team and play an important role in supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of young children within our Early Childhood Centre.

We are seeking expressions of interest for part-time Kindergarten Assistant opportunities commencing in 2027, with positions available across up to five days per week. Opportunities may include supporting our Kindergarten program, lunch cover and Before School Care program.

Working closely with our kinder teachers and colleagues, you will help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children feel supported to learn, explore and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for children.
• Assist with the delivery of play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and development.
• Provide attentive supervision and meaningful engagement with children throughout the day, including during meal and rest times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and fellow educators to foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming space that supports children's learning and wellbeing.
• Assist with routine tasks and administrative duties as required.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy building positive relationships with children and families, we encourage you to submit an expression of interest.

About You

• Experience working in an early childhood education setting.
• Completed, or currently working towards, an ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (such as a Certificate III or Diploma).
• Understanding of, and commitment to, early childhood regulations, frameworks and best practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to the life of the School.
• Flexible availability across a range of part-time working arrangements.

Further information about Peninsula Grammar can be found at www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au.

Peninsula Grammar is a Child Safe School.
All staff are required to uphold the School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct.
All people employed by the School must be eligible to work in Australia.