Lead & Assistant Educators – Murrumbeena VIC

4 days ago

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

Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena – 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 – Friday)
  • Studio Assistant Educators | part-time & 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.

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

Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena
is located in the heart of Murrumbeena, just moments from leafy parks and community hubs. Our centre is a warm and welcoming space complete with a tight-knit, experienced team. We value connection, collaboration, and professional growth. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Murrumbeena 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
  • Proven experience as a Room Leader in a long-hour early learning setting
  • 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

  • Competitive wages plus rewarding bonus programs
  • 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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