Room Leader

About the role :

Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Hilton – where you’re more than an educator, you’re a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futures!

• Room Leader | part-time (Monday to Friday)
• Diploma Studio Assistant Educators | part-time and on-call casual.

We’re on the lookout for Early Learning stars who :

• Spark joy and curiosity in every little learner they meet
• Cheer on their fellow educators and help build a thriving community
• Are ready for a career filled with purpose, play, and professional growth.

As an Assistant Educator, you’ll help shape vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environments where children feel welcomed and inspired. You’ll build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and your team, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace. As a Lead Educator, you’ll guide and mentor your team to create a calm, nurturing space where our young learners feel safe, supported, and curious. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you’ll help shape meaningful routines and experiences that foster each child’s development, while documenting their learning and milestones with love and care, all within a compliant and responsive environment.

Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do :

• Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
• Nurture every child’s wellbeing and potential through connection and care
• Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams.

What you’ll need :

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Play-based Child-led pedagogy
• Proven experience as a Room Leader in a long-hour early learning setting
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience with Storypark is a bonus
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

The Sparrow benefits :

• Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Extra allowances for extra responsibilities
• Priority childcare access and up to 95% discount
• Awesome leave perks, including Birthday Leave
• Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
• Generous rewards for employee referrals
• Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
• Safe Sleep and Child Protection training on us
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities
• Access to online learning and professional development.

About the company :

Sparrow Early Learning is committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and safe early learning environments where children are inspired and nurtured to grow.