BPA Children's Services (BPA) is a not-for-profit organisation that manages 29 Kindergartens and 7 Long Day Care Centres in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.  At BPA we strive to provide high quality early childhood education across all of our services, with over 70% rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards.  Our values include inclusiveness, quality, leadership, integrity and collaboration, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.  

We're currently seeking a number of Early Childhood Co-Educator's to fill vacancies at BPA managed Kindergartens in the Brimbank area.

Please refer below for centre locations and session days: 

• Ardeer Kindergarten
  Location: Ardeer
  Part Time
  3YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (20.75 total hours per week)
   
• Ardeer Kindergarten
  Location: Ardeer
  Part Time
  4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (20.75 total hours per week)
   
• Dorothy Carlton Preschool
  Location: Sunshine North
  Part Time (Platypus Group)
  3 & 4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Monday, Thursday, Friday (20.75 total hours per week)
   
• East Sunshine Kindergarten
  Location: Sunshine
  Part Time (Blue & Green Group)
  3 & 4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Tuesday, Friday (15 total hours per week)
   
• Fairbairn Road Kindergarten 
  Location: Sunshine West
  Part Time  (Orange Group)
  3 & 4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Wednesday, Friday (18.75 total hours per week)
    
• Kellie O'Connell Kindergarten
  Location: Sunshine West
  Part Time (Gurrborra Group)
  3 & 4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Monday, Wednesday, Friday (20.75 total hours per week)
   
• Movelle Kindergarten
  Location: Kings Park
  Part Time (Rotational Group)
  3 & 4YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (20.75 total hours per week)
   
• South Sunshine Kindergarten
  Location: Sunshine
  Part Time (Jacaranda Group)
  3YO Co-Educator - Cert 3 OR Diploma Qualified
  Tuesday, Thursday (18.75 total hours per week)

Please Note: the total hours listed include non-contact time and may be required to be completed on a separate day.

To view the Early Childhood Co-Educator Position Description and our Employee Value Proposition please visit the BPA website below:

• https://bpachildrenservices.com/employment

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist with the program and daily routines, as directed by the Teacher.
• Contribute to the planning cycle, by documenting spontaneous learning experiences and modifications.
• Assist the Teacher in the provision of a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for the children and families attending the service.

Qualifications & Experience

• Cert 3 OR Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA).
• Valid Working with Children Check and a Police Check are mandatory.
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Experience working with children with a wide range of diverse additional needs.

Benefits

• Above Award pay and/or conditions.
• Regular Professional Development days.
• Funded First Aid & OHS training for staff.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional non-contact time for all educators in sessional Kindergarten.

Apply Now

To apply for any of the above vacancies, please submit a copy of your current Resume along with a Cover Letter addressing the below:

• What Centre/s you are interested in applying for.
• What you believe you can bring to the role.

If you would like to know more information, please contact our Human Resources Team on 9312 3689.  The closing date is subject to change without notice and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.  

BPA is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer which values and respects diversity and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.