Childcare Educator

**Childcare Educators**
**Sparrow Early Learning Somerville**
**Part-time & Casual Positions**

At Sparrow Early Learning we are a professional early childhood education team dedicated to creating quality, child-led learning programs where children feel valued and safe. Our guiding principles are to Inspire, Nurture and Grow. We adopt a holistic approach to children’s learning through our Reggio Emilia inspired environments, rituals, and experiences.

**We are looking for Educators who**:

- Have a true passion for Early Childhood Education & Care
- Have a vibrant energy and is an uplifting team player.
- Are looking for an enjoyable and meaningful career

**About the Role**:
As an Educator you will create and maintain fun, safe, engaging, and inviting learning environments as well as maintain excellent relationships with families, children and other team members. You will be required to record children’s progress, routines and interests as well as ensure compliance with routines, policies, processes, and practices.

At Sparrow Early Learning Somerville, we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we build with children, educators and families always encouraging their input and to become more involved within the centre and community. We are located on Gomms Road, off the main road, tucked away in a residential street.

**What you’ll need**:

- **Diploma **in Early Childhood Education & Care.
- Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards,
- Current and valid Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

T**he Sparrow Benefits**:

- **Financial Satisfaction**: We pay above Award rate.
- **Generous incentives**: 95% Childcare Discount for all staff, Paid Birthday leave, access to rewarding Referral Programs.
- **Continuous Learning**: We’ re here to help you thrive. Your satisfaction and progression is our priority. Expand your knowledge at any time through The Learning Studio, our online learning platform.
- **Recognition**: We reward for outstanding efforts with our monthly National and Service based recognition programs
- **Support**: You’ll received support from within the Service as well as from the state leadership team and the National Support Office.
- **Culture**: We are more than a workplace. When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a warm and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued and finds joy in coming to work each day.

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

**Salary**: $28.64 - $32.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person