Diploma Qualified Childcare Educators

1 week ago

Mornington Peninsula, Australia Sparrow Early Learning Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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

  • Qualified Studio Assistants | full-time, part-time & on-call casual

We're on the lookout for an Early Learning star who:

  • Sparks joy and curiosity in every little learner they meet
  • Cheers 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.

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 Baxter is a warm, welcoming centre for children aged 6 weeks to school age. We love building strong connections with families and involving them in our community. Our passionate educators create play-based programs that focus on each child's growth and interests, following quality standards. We offer a safe, natural environment where kids can explore, learn, and get ready for school with confidence. We are proud to be a trusted part of the Baxter community.

What you'll need:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • 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
  • Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest

    **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.  At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment

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.

If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your application via Seek or email your resume and cover letter to 

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