Lead & Assistant Educators

**Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Stones Corner — where you’re more than an educator, you’re a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futures**
- **Diploma Qualified Lead Educator | part-time (Monday to Friday required)**:

- **Diploma Qualified Assistant Educators | part-time positions**:

- **Relief Assistant Educators | on-call casual**

**We’re on the lookout for Early Learning stars who**:

- Spark joy and curiosity in every little learner they meet
- Cheer on their fellow educators and help build a thriving community
- Are ready for a career filled with purpose, play, and professional growth

As an **Assistant Educator**, you’ll help shape vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environments where children feel welcomed and inspired. You’ll build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and your team, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace. As a **Casual Relief Educator**, you’ll step into a our Services to support vibrant, safe, and inspiring learning environments where children feel a sense of belonging. Working on call you’ll build meaningful relationships with children, families, and our teams—bringing flexibility, positivity, and a collaborative spirit wherever you go.

Our **Lead Educators** take on a mentoring role, working closely with the Leadership Team and guiding Assistant Educators to deliver rich, meaningful programs that support every child’s growth and development. You’ll also be responsible for documenting children’s learning, routines, and interests while ensuring daily practices meet all compliance requirements.

**Our values - Inspire, Nurture, Grow - guide everything we do**:
**Inspire** a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
**Nurture** every child’s wellbeing and potential through connection and care
**Grow** confident learners and strong, supportive teams

You will find **Sparrow Early Learning Stones Corner**in the heart of a vibrant inner-city community, offering a warm, home-like environment where children and educators feel connected and inspired. Just like stepping into a familiar living space, our centre blends comfort with creativity—creating a calm, nurturing atmosphere for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We are proud to be a trusted part of the Stones Corner community.

**What you’ll need**:

- **Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care**:

- **Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards**:

- **Proven experience in being a room leader in a early childhood education setting**:

- Current Working with Children Check
- Experience with Storypark is a bonus
- First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

**The Sparrow Benefits**
- Enjoy **competitive wages** _plus_ the **ECEC Worker Retention Payment**:

- Additional Allowances for those with increased responsibilities
- Priority Access to Childcare and up to 95% Childcare Discount for Team Members
- Comprehensive Leave Entitlements - including Birthday Leave
- “Learn while you Earn” - paid CIII & Diploma Traineeship Program
- Generous Employee Referral Programs
- Tenure Achievement rewards
- Your Safe Sleep & Child Protection training is on us
- Career progression opportunities & mentorship
- Access to Sparrows Online Learning Studio for Inductions & Professional Development
- Professional Uniforms Provided
- Outstanding Effort Recognition - Monthly State and Service Awards
- Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $32.45 - $40.56 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Extended annual leave
- Referral program

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person