Assistant Educator-Huntly Viewpoint

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

24/7 EAP

Gap fee discount

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Aspire Huntly Viewpoint is hiring an Assistant Educator for a permanent part-time role. You will support room leaders, contribute to the delivery of play-based learning, and help maintain a safe, engaging space for young children at Huntly Viewpoint.

The role requires a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood, 1 year of sector experience, and a willingness to step up when the Room Leader is away, ensuring consistency for children and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate III qualification with at least 1 year experience
• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Ability to lead the room in the absence of the Room Leader

Responsibilities

• Support room leaders in delivering high-quality care and education
• Lead the room in the Room Leader's absence to maintain routines and programming
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the team

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Child development

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma or Certificate III

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Huntly VIC

2d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Assistant Educator | Permanent Part-Time | Huntly Viewpoint

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 Huntly Viewpoint are childcare and kindergarten centres located in Huntly, a growing regional suburb in Northern Bendigo.

Aspire Huntly Viewpoint are excited to be part of the growing Huntly 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 Aspire’s first childcare centre in Huntly, 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:

• Diploma or Certificate III qualified educators with at least 1 year 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.
• 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.

Additional information

• Join a beautiful, state-of-the-art service with modern facilities and resources.
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive management team.
• Access professional development, networking opportunities and clear career path.