Childcare Educators – Somerville Cottage VIC

Qualified Childcare Educators

Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage

Part-time & On-call casual Positions

At Sparrow Early Learning, we are a professional early childhood education team dedicated to creating quality, child-led learning programs where children feel valued and safe. Our guiding principles are to Inspire, Nurture, and Grow. We adopt a holistic approach to children’s learning through our Reggio Emilia inspired environments, rituals, and experiences.

We are looking for Educators who:

• Have a true passion for Early Childhood Education & Care
• Have a vibrant energy and are an uplifting team player.
• Are looking for an enjoyable and meaningful career

About the Role:

As an Educator, you will create and maintain fun, safe, engaging, and inviting learning environments as well as maintain excellent relationships with families, children, and other team members. You will be required to record children’s progress, routines, and interests as well as ensure compliance with routines, policies, processes, and practices. Our relationships with families and children are of utmost importance to us, and we strive to support our families and children to feel part of our Somerville Cottage family. Our centre prides itself on a warm friendly atmosphere that has often been referred to as an extension of the home. We aim to provide care that complements and extends the home life, supporting families to meet their child’s needs to the best of our ability.

What you’ll need:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

The Sparrow Benefits

• Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage – $500 Sign Up Bonus
• Competitive Above Award Wages and rewarding Bonus Programs
• Additional Allowances for those with increased responsibilities
• Priority Access to Childcare and up to 95% Childcare Discount for Team Members
• Comprehensive Leave Entitlements – including Birthday Leave
• “Learn while you Earn” – paid CIII & Diploma Traineeship Program
• Generous Employee Referral Programs
• Tenure Achievement rewards
• Your Safe Sleep & Child Protection training is on us
• Career progression opportunities & mentorship
• Access to Sparrow\’s Online Learning Studio for Inductions & Professional Development
• Professional Uniforms Provided
• Outstanding Effort Recognition – Monthly State and Service Awards
• Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest.

T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

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