Only About Children - Casual Educator - Northcote

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning through play and building meaningful relationships, all while working within a flexible schedule? We are on the lookout for enthusiastic casual educators who are ready to jump in and support our Northcote team across all age groups. Whether it's creating magical moments with the babies, engaging toddlers in sensory play, or helping kindergarteners explore new ideas, every days brings something new and rewarding.

Your Role as a Casual Educator

As a valued team member, you'll step in to support our centre's daily rhythm, ensuring routines flow smoothly and children are surrounded by nurturing, responsive educators. You will:

• Support daily routines and educational programs
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Jump into play, exploration, and learning across all age groups
• Be the friendly, familiar face when regular team members are away

Are You Excited to Make a Difference?

You'll be a great fit for this opportunity if you have:

• A Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
• 6-12 months of experience in the Early Childhood sector
• Availability for a minimim of 3 days per week
• Flexibility to work both pre-booked and on-call
• Ready to jump in and help where needed!

Ready to inspire young minds while enjoying flexibility and variety?

We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like the opportunity for you. Click ‘apply now' and submit your application today!

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.