• Part-time permanent position – Mondays - Wednesdays and Fridays
• Career development opportunities & training programs
• $60,501 - $68,088 + 11% Superannuation

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference #teammelbourne

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne

The Assistant Early Childhood Educator provides high quality education and care for all children accessing each service. The Educator in this position will be guided by the Early Childhood Educator and shares responsibility for ensuring that the program reflects current best practice, and meets the individual needs of each child participating in the program. The programs will be informed by ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’ Early Years Learning Frameworks.

Selection Criteria

All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and City of Melbourne’s iCare values – Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence;

• Approved Certificate III Children’s Services qualification or approved equivalent qualification
• Experience working in an Early Childhood Services environment with demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Regulations
• Current Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates that appear on the ACECQA approved qualification list.
• Ability to engage ethically, and respect the diversity and abilities of children and families

In addition; the Assistant Early Childhood Educator will ideally possess;

• Willingness to take on responsibility of certified supervisor if required
• Ability to work across full hours of centre operation - between 7.20am and 6.10pm, to, and to attend paid staff meetings and other centre directed activities out of working hours
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative in day to day work and problem solving
• Ability to liaise with, support and follow directions given by Diploma / Degree qualified educators

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Assistant Early Childhood Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.

All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check. City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy - City of Melbourne.

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.