Diploma Qualified – Room Assistant – Whittlesea – Casual

Join our incredible team at Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea is a welcoming and community-minded childcare centre that offers a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore, learn, and grow.

The centre offers programs for children from six weeks to school age, including long day care and integrated government-funded three and four-year-old kindergarten taught by experienced, qualified Early Childhood Teachers.

In the programs, educators and children are co-learners, embarking on a learning journey together. Children are encouraged, embraced, and supported to develop their unique strengths, abilities, and identities.

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Available position – Casual Room Assistant Educator – Diploma Qualified

Some of our team have moved to permanent positions, so we are looking for a casual staff member who can cover staff on leave

• $43.54 PH – this includes the 10% loading provided through the Early Childhood Education and Care Multi-Employer Agreement and the 25% casual loading
• Available for 8 hour shifts, at least three days per week. The three days must include Monday and/or Friday
• Available for opening and closing shifts – service hours are 6.45 am to 6.15 pm
• Diploma Qualification is required (or working towards)
• Start Date: available to start by the end of November witih no travel or placement plans until April 2026
• People-centred management with health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
• Extensive professional development including partnership with Berry Street for Trauma Informed best practice training
• Part of a for-purpose Early Childhood management company – we are big enough to provide great career pathways and small enough to know you as an individual

We want to meet you:

• Are you a qualified and experienced Diploma-qualified educator?
• Are you flexible to work across all age groups from babies to kindergarteners?
• Do you have skills in safe sleep practices?
• Do you have knowledge of Circle of Security practices?
• Can you contribute to a child-centered, friendly team?
• Do people describe you as positive and energetic?
• Would you like to join a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals?
• Do you want career progression opportunities while also working close to your community?

Yes …. then we would love to hear from you

How to apply

• Click APPLY through the link on the advertisement

Any questions?

Email /call Judith

Our wonderful benefits

• Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
• Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
• Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
• 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals

A little bit about us

At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are here to spark change

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Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?