Montessori Classroom Assistant - Casual - Bankstown

About the business

We are a small, not-for-profit preschool for children aged 3-5 years. The Assistant position will be working with a Montessori Director in the classroom, Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3pm, during school terms with 1-2 days attendance required during the school holidays.

About the role

The position will commence as casual with the opportunity to be made permanent.

You will be working with a Montessori Director to maintain a happy, calm learning environment in which children develop a strong love of learning and a strong sense of community.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting children's learning and daily routines
  • Recording observations, insights and reflections
  • Classroom set-up and maintenance of materials & equipment
  • Supervision of outdoor areas
  • Making Montessori materials and admin

Applicants must have:

  • Montessori experience
  • Certificate III in Children’s Services - or willingness to obtain
  • Suitable Montessori qualifications – Assistant Orientation or Diploma (AMI preferred)
  • Working With Children Check
  • A current First Aid Certificate
  • Child Protection
  • Right to live and work. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job
     

Phone: 02 9728 3379 (between 8.15-8.45am or 2.30-3.00pm Monday-Wednesday)

By CELA 27 Mar, 2023

Are you aware of CMV and the risks in early education settings?

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of CMV or cytomegalovirus. But by the age of 40, up to 85% of Australian adults have been infected with this virus. CMV is common in early childhood and, while generally a mild virus, can have more serious implications for pregnant people contracting the disease.

We discuss cytomegalovirus (CMV) and why ECEC providers should be proactive about addressing and preventing its spread. 

By CELA 17 Mar, 2023

CELA member pre-election meeting with Minister Mitchell

The Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, met with a representative group of CELA members at our Sydney CBD office last Tuesday night. It was a unique opportunity for members to better understand how early education policy is being implemented before the state election. Both parties were invited to attend, and Minister Mitchell accepted our invitation.  

Read on for a summary of what was discussed. 

Meet us!

CELA Facilitators

CELA’s Learning and Development facilitators come from a wide range of early education backgrounds, equipping them with practical sector based experience which is second to none. All our facilitators have a common passion for meaningful growth in every educator's practice, resulting in better outcomes for children.

Guild Insurance

CELA’s insurer of choice. Protecting Australian businesses and individuals with tailored insurance products and caring personal service.