Assistant Educator - Armstrong Creek

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Geelong; Presencial; AUD 40.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

EAP 24/7 access

Gap fee discount on childcare fees

Paid Birthday Leave

Professional development opportunities

Career growth and progression

Supportive management team

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Ashbury Armstrong Creek is a childcare centre in Armstrong Creek, Geelong region, seeking an Assistant Educator for permanent part-time hours. The successful candidate will support room leaders, maintain safe, engaging spaces, and build strong relationships with children and families.

We welcome 1+ year of Early Childhood Education and Care experience, with Working with Children checks, First-Aid, and asthma/anaphylaxis training.

Formación

• All levels of Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications are welcome, with at least 1 year of experience within the Early Childhood Sector.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and ability to support room leaders.

Responsabilidades

• Support room leaders in delivering high-quality care and education.
• Lead the room in the absence of the Room Leader to ensure continuity of routines and programming.
• Maintain a safe, engaging environment for children.
• Build relationships with children, families and the team.

Conocimientos

Early Childhood Education & Care

Active supervision

Teamwork

Availability

Leadership (absences)

Educación

ECE qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Educator | Permanent Part-Time | Ashbury Armstrong Creek

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.

About The Service

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Ashbury Armstrong Creek is a childcare and kindergarten centre located in Armstrong Creek, a growing community in the Geelong region.

Aspire Ashbury Armstrong Creek is excited to be part of the growing Armstrong Creek community, providing high-quality long day care and kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The centre features purpose-built learning spaces, spacious outdoor areas and a play-based curriculum designed to support children's learning, development and connection with their community.

As part of the growing Aspire community in Armstrong Creek, we’re committed to building strong connections with local families, schools, businesses and community organisations through meaningful experiences, community events and cultural programs throughout the year.

Skills And Experience

We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• All levels of Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications are welcome, with at least 1 year of experience within the Early Childhood Sector.
• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of early childhood development, be confident working with children and be able to support room leaders effectively in delivering high-quality care and education.
• Demonstrated understanding of active supervision and the ability to maintain a safe and engaging environment for children.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, strong teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a safe and engaging space for children.
• Confident stepping up and leading the room in the absence of the Room Leader, ensuring continuity of routines, programming, and team direction.
• Full availability is essential, along with consistency and commitment to building strong relationships with children, families and the team.
• Hold or willing to obtain Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Why Aspire?

• Beautiful state of the art centre and resources
• Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7
• Access up to 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
• Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

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.