About The Organisation Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks. Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum. The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF. Grow your career with purpose – at Y Kinders! At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity. As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700 educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day. We’re now seeking a Part Time Diploma-qualified Educator — or someone who’s currently working toward their qualification — to join our passionate team and make a real difference in children’s lives. Where you’ll work Set in the beautiful historical town of Maldon, this Exceeding-rated kinder promotes play in nature and provides open ended experiences for children to thrive, grow and develop within the kinder space, bush kinder space and the wider community. We are seeking educators who are enthusiastic about promoting learning experiences in the context of the natural environment and have a focus on supporting children to develop a lifelong relationship with learning. Role Details: Diploma Educator Session time: Monday – 9:00am to 2:00pm 5 contact hours 1.25 non-contact hours = 6.25 hours per week