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Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Somerville where you''re more than an educator, you''re a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futuresLead Educators | part-time / monday to fridayStudio Assistant Educators | part-time & on-call casualWe''re on the lookout for Early Learning stars who:Spark joy and curiosity in every little learner they meetCheer on their fellow educators and help build a thriving communityAre ready for a career filled with purpose, play, and professional growthAs anAssistant 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.OurLead Educatorstake on a mentoring role, working closely with the Leadership Team and guiding Assistant Educators to deliver rich, meaningful programs that support every child''s growth and development. You''ll also be responsible for documenting children''s learning, routines, and interests while ensuring daily practices meet all compliance requirements.Our Values Inspire, Nurture, Grow Guide Everything We DoInspirea love of learning through creativity and curiosityNurtureevery child''s wellbeing and potential through connection and careGrowconfident learners and strong, supportive teamsWhat You''ll NeedDiploma in Early Childhood Education & CareStrong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Play-based Child-led pedagogyCurrent Working with Children CheckExcellent communication & leadership skillsExperience with Storypark is a bonusFirst Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.The Sparrow BenefitsCompetitive wages plus rewarding bonus programsExtra allowances for extra responsibilitiesPriority childcare access & up to 95% discountAwesome leave perks including Birthday LeaveAccess compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Paid traineeships: Learn while you earnGenerous rewards for employee referralsCelebrate milestones with tenure rewardsSafe Sleep & Child Protection training on usCareer growth and mentorship opportunitiesAccess to online learning & professional developmentT&C apply to all Sparrow benefitsWhen joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. If you''re passionate about making a difference in early education, we''d love to hear from youWe review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.