Child Care Worker

Alphington Early Learning Centre | Alphington, VIC

Alphington Early Learning Centre is seeking a caring, motivated, and experienced Child Care Worker to join our early learning team in Alphington, Melbourne. We are a boutique early learning and kindergarten centre committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

Our educational philosophy recognises children as capable, curious, and active learners. Through play-based learning, inquiry-led experiences, and meaningful relationships, we encourage children to develop their confidence, creativity, independence, and social skills. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to children's wellbeing, development, and early learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care, supervision, and support to children throughout daily routines and educational activities.
• Assist in implementing play-based learning experiences that promote children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and learning environments for educational, creative, and recreational activities.
• Organise and conduct age-appropriate activities, including storytelling, music, arts and crafts, games, and indoor and outdoor play.
• Observe children's interests, behaviour, and developmental progress, contributing to learning experiences that respond to their individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, emotional regulation, independence, and respectful relationships among children.
• Support children's daily routines, including meals, rest periods, toileting, handwashing, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic, and well-organised environment in accordance with childcare procedures and applicable regulations.
• Monitor children's safety and wellbeing during indoor and outdoor activities, identifying and responding appropriately to potential hazards.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues, maintaining clear communication about children's daily experiences and needs.
• Assist in providing an inclusive learning environment that respects children's individual backgrounds, abilities, interests, and developmental stages.
• Work collaboratively with early childhood teachers and other educators to support the delivery of educational programs and daily centre operations.
• Follow child protection, supervision, incident reporting, health, safety, and emergency procedures in accordance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support children's healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences, following applicable dietary requirements and allergy management procedures.
• Participate in team discussions, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care and education.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care, such as an AQF Certificate III or Diploma, or relevant experience consistent with the requirements of the position.
• Relevant experience working with children in an early learning centre, childcare service, kindergarten, or a similar care and education environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of children's developmental stages, age-appropriate activities, and play-based learning principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Ability to support children's behaviour, social development, emotional wellbeing, and personal care needs.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage daily routines and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of hygiene, child safety, supervision, and workplace health and safety practices relevant to early childhood education and care.
• A patient, caring, responsible, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
• A current Working with Children Check and any other required clearances, certifications, or training applicable to the position and Victorian regulatory requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications, skills, and experience in early childhood education and care. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Alphington Early Learning Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who are passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.