Early Childhood Educator

Who We Are:

Merri-bek Early Years Management (MEYM) proudly manages 8 high-quality, sessional kindergartens in the Merri-bek municipality. We are a not for-profit organisation focused on delivering outstanding 3 and 4 year kindergarten to local families within the communities where our services operate.

You can find out about our services by visiting our website: https://meym.org.au/our-kindergartens/

MEYM is seeking 3 enthusiastic and experienced cert III or diploma qualified educators to work at our St Linus and Lake Park services in Coburg North. The successful applicants will deliver sessional, government funded kindergarten programs with the support and guidance of a highly qualified Early Childhood Teacher and a dedicated team of educators on a permanent part time basis (18-30 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to engaging, play-based environments that foster children’s curiosity, creativity, and development.
• Work alongside passionate educators and teachers, sharing knowledge, learning from diverse experiences, and contributing to strong educational outcomes.
• Support children’s growth through positive role modelling, relationship building, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Champion children’s safety and wellbeing through vigilant supervision, respectful relationships, and adherence to MEYM’s child-safe policies and procedures.
• Collaborate in planning and documenting learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, developmental needs, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

Qualifications:

• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
• Completion of a recognised Child Protection course
• A current Police Check (within the last 6 months)
• Mandatory reporting training certificate

We value diverse pathways into early childhood education and encourage applications from both experienced Cert III and Diploma educators and those beginning their journey as Early Childhood Teachers.

Why Work With Us?

We believe great work happens when people feel valued, supported, and inspired. Here’s what makes joining our team special:

• Term-time schedule – enjoy working during school terms only, with paid school holidays to recharge.
• Family-friendly hours – shifts run between 8:00am and 4:30pm, so no early mornings or late nights.
• Flexibility – choose days that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Professional growth – benefit from 3 full days of organisation-wide professional development each year, plus ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.
• Reward & recognition – we celebrate achievements and ensure your contributions never go unnoticed.
• Wellbeing support – access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.
• Paid staff meetings – your time and input are valued.
• Annual training provided – we cover the cost of your First Aid and CPR certification every year.