• Devon Meadows PS Kindergarten
• Part Time Permanent role
• 21.30 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Devon Meadows PS Kindergarten is a warm, community-minded service that values strong partnerships with families, the school community, and local organisations. We are committed to providing high-quality early learning experiences that nurture children's wellbeing, curiosity, and sense of belonging.

KFA delivers programs that are trauma-informed, and all educators receive training and ongoing support to confidently embed these approaches in their practice. As a Child Safe Organisation, child safety is central to everything we do. All staff are required to complete National Child Safe Training (Foundation and Advanced), and child safety responsibilities are embedded in every aspect of our work.

About the Role

The ECT will work as part of a supportive team to deliver a high-quality kindergarten program with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, child led exploration, and inclusive practice for children aged 3-5. You will work closely with families, colleagues, and external professionals to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

About you

• Community minded practice and strong partnership skills
• Effective communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviours
• Commitment to an outdoor program and nature-based learning
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice (training provided) Completion of National Child Safe Training Foundation and Advanced (or willingness to complete upon commencement)
• ECT experience is essential
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education preferred
• Full VIT registration preferred
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma training
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and ongoing child safety training

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

Cover Letter Requirements

• Applicants must include a cover letter describing how they demonstrate:
• Community mindedness and partnership
• Effective communication
• Experience with challenging behaviours
• Engagement with outdoor learning
• Commitment to child safety and child safe training

Don't delay, apply now!

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: 6893570

For inquiries about the position connect with Lisa Starvaggi-Herbet, Area Lead on lstarvaggiherbert@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Applications close 29 May 2026 at 10pm

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).