Casual Early Childhood Educators - Lowood

Expect A Star; Lowood; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Job summary

Expect A Star in Lowood is seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators to support a network of centres in the Somerset region. Work when you want, with above-award casual pay and reliable weekly payments, gaining diverse experience across multiple centres.

We welcome students and Working Holiday visa holders, offering flexible hours near you and opportunities for long-term growth with partner centres. Join a trusted agency with over 20 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Warm, energetic attitude with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 2 days of availability per week, with flexibility for short-notice shifts.

Responsibilities

• Educate and care for children aged 0-5 in nurturing, play-based environments.
• Lead and support meaningful learning experiences for your assigned group of children.
• Collaborate with centre teams to create and deliver inspiring educational programs.
• Step in to cover staff absences, lunch breaks and leave as needed.
• Contribute to observation and documentation of children's development.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Casual Early Childhood Educators - Lowood

Join Expect A Star as a Casual Educator in theSomerset Region (Lowood) -Australia’s most trusted early education agency, proudly supporting educators for over 20 years.

• You’re in control- choose when and how often you work. Set your availability, and we’ll match you with shifts that suit your lifestyle.
• Earn above-award casual pay rates, with reliable weekly payments and flexible options.
• Accesspriority shiftsand consistent work opportunitiesthrough our long-standing partnerships with centres across the region.
• Prefer stability? Lock inblock bookingsto enjoy routine and structure - without giving up casual rates.
• Work closer to home- we partner with a wide network of centres to offer convenient placements near you.
• Expand your experienceby working in a variety of centre types and learning from diverse philosophies.
• Looking for long-term growth?Many of our casual educators go on tosecure permanent positionswith our centre partners.
• A perfect fit forStudent and Working Holiday Visa holders- flexible hours, great pay, and real-world learning while you study or travel!

Your Day-to-Day:

• Educate and care for children aged 0-5 in nurturing, play-based environments.
• Lead and support meaningful learning experiences for your assigned group of children.
• Collaborate with centre teams to create and deliver inspiring educational programs.
• Step in when needed to cover staff absences, lunch breaks, and leave - and be a reliable helping hand.
• Contribute to the observation and documentation of children's development.
• Learn something new every day by working in different centres and environments.

What you need:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or currently studying towards an approved ECE qualification.
• ValidBlue card for paid employment
• Food Handling Certificate and GECCKO national Child Safety Certificate
• National Police check
• Minimum 2 days of availability per week,with flexibility for occasional short-notice shifts.
• A warm, energetic attitude with strong communication skillsand a love for working with children.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory National Child Safety training
• Reliability and adaptability- ready to thrive in new environments and support different teams.

Expect A Star – Who we are

Founded in 2004, Expect A Star is a specialist recruitment in Early Childhood Sector. Our purpose is to form dynamic partnerships with both clients and candidates through positive engagement and the delivery of quality employment.We are strong believers that by supporting your personal and professional growth, EXPECT A STAR can help you become the best Educator you can be! If you would like to learn more about Expect A Star, we encourage you to visit our website https://expectastar.com.au/
Expect A Star is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All applicants will undergo rigorous reference and background checking, including a valid Working with Children Check