Join the Sparkways Team – Casual Educators | Richmond ELC

We’re currently looking for passionate Casual Early Childhood Educators to join our team at Sparkways Early Learning Richmond.

Richmond will be the primary location for this casual pool, with opportunities to work across a range of rooms and age groups. From time to time, casual educators may also be asked to support our nearby Showgrounds and Footscray Early Learning Centres, so flexibility to travel between services is highly regarded.

Whether you’re looking for flexible work, variety across different rooms, or the opportunity to join a supportive team on a casual basis, we’d love to hear from you!

Rates of Pay

• Casual Educators: Up to $47.67 per hour, depending on qualification and experience

About Our Centres

• Sparkways Early Learning Richmond – Your Primary Location

Our Richmond service provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where children are supported to learn, grow and develop through play and meaningful relationships.

• Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds

Located in the historic Government Pavilion Building within Showgrounds Village Precinct, our modern centre offers beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces for children from six weeks to school age.

See more about Showgrounds here: Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds

• Sparkways Early Learning Footscray

Located within Billy Button Children’s Centre, our well-established, community-focused service provides a warm and inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.

See more about Footscray here: Sparkways Early Learning Footscray

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Experience working in an Early Childhood setting
• Baby Room experience highly regarded
• Sound understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, professional and proactive approach
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Willingness to occasionally work at Showgrounds and Footscray ELCs when required is highly regarded

What We Offer

• Flexible casual work, primarily based at Richmond ELC
• Opportunities to support Showgrounds and Footscray ELCs when required
• Work with teams committed to best practice and child safety
• Never work out of ratio
• Supportive and inclusive team environments
• Free First Aid & CPR training and annual flu vaccinations
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a respected not-for-profit organisation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community

Interested?

Apply via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

For enquiries, contact Mami

📧 employment@sparkways.org.au  📞 0484 761 311

Child Safety and Inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure children are safe while participating in our programs and services.

Sparkways is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.