Federation Children is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Educator - Certificate 3 to join our childcare team in Geelong VIC 3220. This is a fulltime position that plays a vital role in supporting the development, wellbeing and learning of children in our care. As an Assistant Educator you will work alongside our qualified educators to create nurturing, safe and stimulating environments where children can thrive, learn and grow. This role is essential to our commitment to providing high quality early childhood education and care services to our community.

What you'll be doing

Supporting qualified educators in the planning, implementation and evaluation of learning activities that promote children's development across all developmental domains

Assisting with the supervision and care of children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and engagement at all times

Helping to maintain clean, hygienic and well organised learning environments that are conducive to children's play, exploration and learning

Supporting children with daily routines including mealtimes, rest time and personal hygiene practices

Observing and documenting children's learning and development to contribute to individual learning plans

Building positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

Assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures related to child safety, health and wellbeing

Supporting educators in responding to children's individual needs, interests and cultural backgrounds

Helping to create inclusive, welcoming environments that celebrate diversity and promote belonging

Contributing to a collaborative team environment and supporting the delivery of quality childcare services

What we're looking for

Completed or currently working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification





A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow the direction of qualified educators

A commitment to child safety, wellbeing and duty of care

Understanding of and commitment to inclusive practices and cultural diversity

Physical capability to engage in active play and support children's physical activities

A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one

First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within the first three months of employment)

Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude towards ongoing career development

About us

Federation Children is a dedicated provider of quality early education in the Geelong region. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing and stimulating environments where every child can learn, play and develop to their full potential. Our mission is to support children's holistic development whilst building strong partnerships with families and our community. We pride ourselves on employing passionate and qualified educators who are dedicated to making a positive difference in children's lives. At Federation Children we foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and respect, ensuring that every member of our team feels valued and supported.

Child Safety

Federation Children is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people. The safety, rights and best interests of children are our paramount consideration in all aspects of our operations and service delivery.

The successful applicant will be required to provide two professional references as part of the recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and relevant pre employment screening in accordance with our Child Safe policies and legislative requirements.

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📌 Assistant Educator - Certificate 3 (Geelong)
🏢 Federation Children
📍 Geelong