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.

Click here to learn about our centre - https://sparkways.org.au/centres/whittlesea-childrens-centre

Available position - 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Assistant Educator

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a Monthly RDO
• Diploma Qualification is required
• Experienced and supportive centre team, with a dedicated Educational Leader
• Start Date: ASAP
• Level 3.4 Diploma - $33.63PH - this includes the 10% increase provided through the Early Childhood Education and Care Multi-Employer Agreement.

We want to meet you:

Experienced Kindergarten Assistant needed for a complex group

• Are you a qualified and experienced Diploma-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

• Click APPLY through the link on Seek

Any questions?

Email /call Ash-lee - Talent Services Team Lead

• [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?