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Form of workJoin us to spark curious, creative & confident children at the Sparkways Carrum Downs Chidcare & Early Learning Centre
Lighting the spark... We are Sparkways (formerly TRY), a Social Purpose organisation supporting children and young people since 1883. Trusted by thousands of families, we work together to spark curious, creative and confident children through our 40+ high quality Early Childhood Education and Care kindergartens, preschools and childcare centres.
Will you join with us in our commitment to change lives – every single day?
- Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/early-learning-carrum-downs
We want to meet you
- Is Carrum Downs a good location for you?
- Are you seeking casual work within a family friendly, child-focused centre?
- Are you skilled, confident, conscientious and playful as a child care educator?
- Have you completed your Diploma in ECEC, or close to finishing?
- Do you get great feedback on your ability to care for and engage with babies and toddlers?
- Do people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with?
We can offer you
- Regular Casual shifts
- Full time also available - 8 hour days with rotating roster and Monthly RDO
- $36.85 per hour for casual staff
- Hands on and experienced Director to support your practice
- Free parking - and we are just across the road from Bunnings
- Recognition as a valued colleague working together to provide learning to ALL children
- A supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development
We value you
- People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
- Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100’s of major retailers
- Uniform provided
- 95% Staff Childcare Discount* available for permanent staff or regular casuals
- Tailored professional development to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders
- We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career
- Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged
- Working within innovative environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety all come together
- Having a dedicated space just for you, where you can relax and unwind
- Being part of a team who understand the importance of building a strong pedagogical practice
- Putting the children first and not budgets
- Working hard but having fun too!
How to apply
- Apply through the link on Seek
- Upload your resume
- In a cover letter, tell us why you are interested in this position?
Any questions?
Email /call Elissa, Centre Director between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm
- **********@sparkways.org.au
- 9782 8720
Child safety and inclusiveness
Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
