Job Description

Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire n

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and flexible Assistant Educator to join our team at our Deanside Village centre.

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We are looking for 1 Assistant Educator to join our team in a permanent part-time position working as part of our Float Team. This opportunity has become available due to an internal team movement.

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As an Assistant Educator, you’ll work closely with our educators and leadership team to provide high-quality care, engaging learning experiences and a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

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Working as part of our Float Team, you’ll have the opportunity to support across different rooms and age groups, making this a great role for an Educator who enjoys variety and is comfortable adapting to the needs of different teams throughout the day.

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If you’re an enthusiastic Educator with a strong understanding of the EYLF, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Aspire? n

At Aspire, we’re committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive.

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- Permanent part-time opportunity at our Deanside Village centre
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- Work across different rooms and age groups as part of our Float Team
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- Supportive leadership team and welcoming workplace culture
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- Purpose-built learning environments
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- Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation
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- Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment
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- Paid Birthday Leave
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- Wellbeing Leave
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- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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- Competitive above-award pay plus superannuation
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The Opportunity n

As an Assistant Educator, you will:

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- Support educators in providing high-quality care and education for children across the centre
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- Assist with the implementation of engaging,



play-based learning experiences
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- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
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- Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
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- Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
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- Assist with daily routines including meals, sleep, hygiene and transitions
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- Provide flexible support across different rooms and age groups as part of the Float Team
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- Maintain a high standard of care, supervision and compliance
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- Work collaboratively with room and centre teams
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- Contribute to maintaining compliance with the National Quality Standards (NQS) and centre policies
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- Be adaptable to work rotating shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm
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About You n

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

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- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
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- Minimum 1 year experience working in an early childhood education and care setting
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- A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
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- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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- A positive, reliable and collaborative approach to work
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- Flexibility to work across different rooms and age groups
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- Flexibility to work a range of shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm
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- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
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- A strong understanding of child safety, safeguarding and mandatory reporting responsibilities
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- Current Working with Children Check
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- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
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Join Our Team n

If you’re an enthusiastic Assistant Educator looking for a permanent part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to hear from you.

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Join our Deanside Village team and play an important role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing every day.

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📌 Assistant Educator - Deanside Village (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Melbourne