We are searching for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our Kindergarten teaching team at our Pakenham centre!

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire

At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.

Why Aspire?

Beautiful state of the art centre and resources

Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7

Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre

Paid birthday leave

Opportunities for professional development and networking

Supportive culture and management team

Attractive pay and benefits

Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

About the Centre

Our Pakenham childcare centre is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified educators, who are committed to providing the best possible care for every child. We work in close collaboration with families and ensure that any personal needs and requests are accommodated for. Our teachers possess comprehensive knowledge of both the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, that offers every child the opportunity to succeed.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to design and embed your own curriculum and be part of building the Aspire name in the community. At Aspire we pride ourselves on ensuring the children, families and educators are recognized and supported through our programs and community engagements.

The successful candidate will aspire and thrive for new heights in the delivery of quality education. This role requires a team player that is insightful and can drive our kinder program with their unique skills and talents.

About you

Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their experiences

Proven experience in a similar role

Hold a bachelor's in early childhood degree or equivalent (Must hold either a provisional OR full registration with VIT)

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care

Current First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers Certificate, VIT registration

Core Values and Principles

Our Values

At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.

Inspiring & Nurturing

We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.

Building Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.

Empowering Excellence

We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.

Connecting Communities

We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.

If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.

At Aspire Early Education, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities.

Aspire Early Education has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.