Assistant Educator (Nursery)- Craigieburn

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing professional development &培训

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten in Craigieburn, VIC, is seeking an Assistant Educator (Nursery) to join our welcoming team. You will support the delivery of play-based learning for the 0–1 age group, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment and collaborating with Lead Educators and Centre Leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III or Diploma in ECE (or ACECQA-equivalent), at least 1 year of experience, and current WWCC.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• 1 year experience in early childhood education
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQF
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences for infants and toddlers
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for children
• Collaborate with Lead Educators, Room Leaders and Centre Leadership
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Assist with implementing educational programs aligned with EYLF and NQF

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Job description

Assistant Educator (Nursery)- Craigieburn

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Craigieburn VIC

4d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and supportive team at one of our established services. Working across the Nursery space, you'll have the opportunity to support children, helping to create engaging, safe and nurturing learning environments each day.

This Permanent Part-Time opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic early childhood professional who enjoys working collaboratively, building strong relationships with children and families, and making a positive impact across the service.

Why Join Aspire?

• Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources
• Supportive leadership and structured onboarding
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Educator, you will:

• Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences for children across the 0-1 age group.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn and grow
• Work collaboratively with Lead Educators, Room Leaders and the Centre Leadership Team
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Assist with implementing educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Help maintain a high standard of care, education and supervision
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards and service policies
• Work flexible shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm as part of a permanent part-time roster and available 5 days a week.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous experience working in an early childhood education setting, with at least one year experience.
• A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• A positive, flexible and professional approach to your work

Join Our Growing Team If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and established team where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Supportive leadership and structured onboarding
• Ongoing professional development and training