AddressWe are looking for Assistant Educators to join the team at our centre in White Hills Bendigo!
- Permanent Educators (4-5 days a week)
We are looking for passionate and motivated educators who are looking for the next challenge and who are willing to join us in our journey.
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 Centre
Our service is a state-of-the-art facility with beautiful indoor and outdoor environments for children to learn and grow in. Our centre includes 6 spacious rooms that support children through their entire learning journey, from nursery to kindergarten.
We love the opportunity to bring our Aspire community together with our local community, to celebrate the diversity of our children and families to create a sense of belonging for everyone. By understanding children in the context of their families and community, we can provide meaningful and purposeful opportunities and experiences that relate to their world.
The Opportunity & Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- supporting children's learning and development, including contributing to the educational program and practice
- assisting the delivery of an approved learning framework
- developing positive relationships with children and families
- supporting the daily routines of children
- complying with service policies and legislation
About you
- Must hold Diploma or Certificate 3 in Education and Care
- Available to work rotating shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm
- Knowledge and understanding of Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
- Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers Certificate
Why Aspire?
- Beautiful state of the art centre and resources
- Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7
- Access a 85% gap fee discount on childcare fees at our regional Aspire Early Education Centres - White Hills and Bendigo (permanent staff only)
- Opportunities for professional development and networking
- Supportive culture and management team
- Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression
If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.
At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, 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 and Kindergarten 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.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
