Casual Educator - Mayfield Early Education Mooroolbark

Mayfield Childcare Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership support

Professional development

Discounted childcare

Well-being support

Staff referral rewards

Job summary

Mayfield Childcare Limited in Mooroolbark is seeking a Casual Educator to support illness and roster gaps. You will help deliver a nurturing, education-focused environment for the children in our care.

You will work between 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, pursuing a Cert III in ECEC or ACECQA-equivalent, with WWCC and relevant training. Join a community-focused team valuing development and family partnership.

Qualifications

• Requires current WWCC.
• Undergo First Aid/Child Protection/Red Nose/Food Safety training or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and NQF/EYLF.
• Genuine passion for Early Childhood and ability to build relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure child safety and wellbeing through active supervision.
• Collaborate with team to implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide personalised attention addressing individual learning needs.
• Guide behaviour with positive reinforcement for social development.
• Maintain open communication with parents about progress and concerns.
• Participate in team meetings to ensure cohesive early education approaches.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment respecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum implementation

Communication with families

Positive behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in ECEC

Job description

Casual Educator - Mayfield Early Education Mooroolbark

Mayfield Mooroolba rk

Welcome to the vibrant world of Mayfield Mooroolba rk, where fun and learning come together to create a colorful experience for the children in our care. Our Centre is thoughtfully located on Bathurst Street, just a short stroll away from Mooroolbark Station. It's here that you'll find our state-of-the-art facility designed to offer the very best education to the children in our care.

We offer a fantastic outdoor play area that beckons children to explore, a community café that provides a space for parents to connect and unwind, a commercial kitchen for preparing nourishing meals, and a modern, inspired learning environment that sets the stage for growth and discovery.

But what truly sets us apart is our dedicated staff, who always go the extra mile to care for and nurture each child who enters our doors. At Mayfield Mooroolbark, we're not just a childcare centre; we're a community that's committed to providing a premium learning experience.

The Opportunity

We're on the look out for a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our incredible team on a casual basis, covering illness and roster gaps. As an integral part of the team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills.
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
• Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care.
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns.
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

You

• Are available to pick up shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pm M - F.
• WOrking towards a minimum of a Cert III in ECEC (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Valid WWCC
• First Aid / Child Protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain)
• Working knowledge & understanding of Child Safe Standards
• Working knowledge & understanding of NQF & EYLF
• Genuine passion for the Early Childhood sector - you will enjoy communicating with and building trusted relationships with children, their families, your teammates and the wider community.

Why Mayfield Early Education?

When you join our dedicated team, not only will you join a like-minded, positive & collaborative team, but you will also have access to these great benefits:

Benefits

• A high level of support from our experienced Leadership team.
• Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career.
• Discounted childcare at any Mayfield Centre.
• Free medical and well-being support for you and your family via Sonder.
• Staff referral rewards.

Mayfield Early Education, including its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.

Job no: HKAM63376

Location: Mayfield Early Education Mooroolbark

Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026