Our Seymour Service is seeking a Diploma qualified educator to join our welcoming and friendly team.Enjoy both great work life balance and career stability in this part time, ongoing position 17.5 hours per week.Be paid through school holidays under the VECTEA 46/52 model!Permanent Part Time Opportunity!Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation.If you're a passionate educator looking for a career that changes young lives.A workplace that supports your professional development.And a job you'll love.Look no further.Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture your career, implementing our unique Kids First Early Years Kindergarten Model (training will be provided)!Although each and every day is different and exciting in our Kindergartens, you can expect to: Support the Early Childhood Teacher to innovate, develop and implement the educational program.Work in partnership with children, families and the community.Encourage the development of self-esteem and promotion of self-expression, creativity, security, independence, happiness, and the opportunity to achieve.Access ongoing professional development focused on relational pedagogy and trauma informed practice About you Diploma of Children's services or equivalent.Demonstrated skill and experience working in an early education and care setting Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment Demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diverse communities How we reward you An organisation that truly lives its values Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practice Enjoy 'not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay Access our Staff Wellbeing Program Don't delay, apply now!Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6693320 For inquiries about the position connect with Anu Joshi - Early Years Area Lead on 0429 414 749 Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion.Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).