Lead & Assistant Educators – Bunyip VIC

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sparrow Early Learning Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Bunyip – where you're more than an educator, you're a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futures

  • Lead Educators | Fulltime position
  • Assistant Educators | part-time & on-call casual

We're on the lookout for Early Learning leader 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
Lead Educator
, you'll guide and mentor your team to create a calm, nurturing space where our young learners feel safe, supported, and curious. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you'll help shape meaningful routines and experiences that foster each child's development—while documenting their learning and milestones with love and care, all within a compliant and responsive environment.

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

Sparrow Early Learning Bunyip
is a welcoming, community-focused centre that celebrates diversity and values strong relationships with families. Inspired by Reggio Emilia and the Early Years Learning Framework, our Educators deliver a play-based, nature-rich program tailored to each child's interests. With homely indoor spaces and open green outdoor areas, we create a calm, creative environment where children and Educators thrive together. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Bunyip community.

What You'll Need

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Proven Room Leader experience is a long-hour early learning centre
  • Experience with the 0-2 year age group
  • Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Play-based Child-led pedagogy
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Excellent communication & leadership skills
  • 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
  • Extra allowances for extra responsibilities
  • Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount
  • Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave
  • Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
  • Generous rewards for employee referrals
  • Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
  • Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us
  • Career growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Access to online learning & professional development
  • T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

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