Join Sparkway's busy casual relief team - work at our Footscray Billy Button Centre and our other kindergartens and childcare centres in your area!
* $35.00 to $43.50 per hour
* Many shifts available if you can accept shifts at 6.00 am and start work by 8.30 am on the same day
* Choose to work at either childcare centres or sessional kindergartens
* Childcare centres in Footscray, Flemington and Richmond
* Kindergartens in Footscray, Maribyrnong, Tarneit, Point Cook and 14 other locations in Western Suburbs
Sparkways is a leading not-for-profit Early Years Management group offering you career stability, flexibility & progression.
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Eligibility to apply
* Completed qualifications - Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
* Minimium of 1 year of experience in long day care, kinder room or sessional kindergarten
* Available at least three (3) days per week to accept shifts, in most week
* Rapid Response -preference if you can accept shifts at 6.00 am and start work by 8.30 am on the same day
* Childcare centre shifts - available for 8 hours shifts, either opening starting at 7.30 am, or closing starting at 9.30 am
* Kindergarten shifts - available for 8 hour shift starting at 8.00 am
* Great references from your previous employers
* People describe you as child-centred, dependable, confident, competent, positive and energetic
* You love working with children, and are eager to work with different groups, educators and teachers
NOTE: If you have worked at any of our kindergartens or early learning centres through an Agency in the last 12 months, we are not able to accept your application
Yes! …. then we would love to hear from you
How to apply
* Click APPLY through the link on Seek or on the Sparkways job board
Any questions?
Email /call Kavya
* employment@sparkways.org.au
* 0474 530380
Our wonderful benefits
* Flexibility like an agency staff, but you are a valued part of the Sparkways team
* Support from a dedicated Relief Team Coordinator
* Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
* Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
* Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
* 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals
Billy Button Children's Centre
At Sparkways Footscray Billy Button Children's Centre we include both a sessional kindergarten and a long day care service. We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are inspired to explore, learn, and grow. We offer programs for children who are six weeks to school age, including long day care and integrated government-funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten that is taught by experienced, qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
Our philosophy is grounded in fostering curiosity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. We believe that all children deserve the best start in life, and through exceptional educators and engaging learning spaces, we ensure that every child’s potential is nurtured. Our aim is to support the development of children who are socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and empowered to care for the world around them.
A little bit about us
At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.
We are here to spark change!
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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.
Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?