Join our passionate team at Richmond Multicultural Children's Centre!

"Community and education are two things I value very highly. To work in a role where I can engage with the community and be a part of not only the children’s learning, but also the team and families I work with daily, and to have a positive impact in these spaces brings me a lot of joy." - Zoe Hewett-Batt, Centre Director.

SRMCC has an excellent outdoor play space that backs onto the Richmond community oval, allowing for regular outings for children within the local community. An ample, open outdoor space provides an opportunity for daily indoor-outdoor programs, with a significant focus on nature-based pedagogy. We are members of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and have a hands-on kitchen garden where we grow herbs and vegetables to be used by our resident chef, encouraging children's involvement in menu planning. There is also a community-built home for feathered friends. In addition to this, we offer supplementary programs, including weekly music classes led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), as well as a weekly Bush Kinder program for our integrated kindergarten group.

SRMCC also offers a parent partnership group to assist and arrange with fundraising events, several staff at the centre for over 10 years, a director with over 15 years experience in the sector, and a teaching qualification, and a team culture of lifelong learning and commitment to professional development and quality improvement...

To learn more about our wonderful centre, please visit our website - https://sparkways.org.au/centres/richmond-multicultural-childrens-centre-2

Available position

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Qualification is required
• Experienced and supportive centre team
• Start Date: ASAP
• Level 3.4 Diploma - $30.59PH
• The opportunity to cover a Maternity Leave Early Childhood Teacher position beginning in Term 3 - With VECTEA award pay and conditions

We want to meet you:

Experienced Kindergarten Assistant needed for a complex group

• Are you a qualified and experienced Diploma or ECT-qualified educator?
• Do you have practical expertise in including children with additional needs?
• Do you have the skills to role model excellence in teaching, scaffolding, and documenting children's learning in play-based, child-led pedagogy?
• 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

Apply with your resume

• Through the link on Seek

• OR... email to [email protected]

Any questions?

Email /call Ash-lee in the People & Culture team

• [email protected]
• 0461 365 955

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!

Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

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?