Qualified Advanced Educators (Full-Time)
Join Victoria's #1 Rated Childcare Centre

Cuddly Bear Childcare & Kindergarten is an award-winning, family-owned and operated early learning service located in Heathmont.

Rated Victoria's #1 Childcare Centre by KindiCare in 2024, and recognised as a finalist in the Maroondah Business Excellence Awards in both 2023 and 2025, we are passionate about providing exceptional outcomes for children, families, educators and our wider community.

A Service Built on Community

At Cuddly Bear, our philosophy is simple:

"Our Community at Our Core."

This is more than a statement, it is the foundation of everything we do. We believe that strong relationships create strong outcomes for children, and that our families, children, educators and wider community are all interconnected.

Our site mantra is:

"Our Community is Our Family."

This includes our staff.

When you join Cuddly Bear, you become part of a team that genuinely cares for one another, celebrates success together, supports each other through challenges, and works collectively towards a shared vision of excellence.

Our Values

As a values driven organisation, we look for educators who align with and actively demonstrate our values every day:

Our Community at Our Core
We build meaningful relationships and partnerships with children, families, educators and the wider community.

Seek Joy and Kindness
We create positive experiences through compassion, empathy, gratitude and genuine care for others.

Innovate with Courage
We embrace new ideas, challenge ourselves to grow and continuously seek better ways of supporting children and families.

Strive for Excellence Together
We are committed to continuous improvement, professional growth and achieving outstanding outcomes through collaboration.

Safety and Quality Care
We prioritise the wellbeing, safety and development of every child through high-quality educational practices and environments.

Respect and Equality
We value diversity, inclusion and the unique contributions of every child, family and team member.

Why Join Cuddly Bear?

As we continue our journey towards becoming Victoria's leading long day care centre, we are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Qualified Advanced Educators to join our growing team.

Whether you are an experienced Diploma-qualified educator or a Certificate III educator looking to further develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

At Cuddly Bear, you're more than just an employee — you're part of our family.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where educators feel valued, supported and empowered to grow professionally while making a genuine difference in the lives of children.

What We Offer

• Fortnightly RDO for full-time educators
• Above-ratio staffing in every classroom
• minimum 2 hours of off-the-floor planning time each week for advanced educators
• Extensive mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Paid training and access to leading industry consultants
• Supportive leadership team focused on educator wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Up to 95% discount on childcare fees for permanent staff
• Access to Worker Retention Payment funding in addition to award wages
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a high-performing service

About You

You are passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children.

You will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Quality Standard
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting obligations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development

Your Role

As an Assistant Educator, you will work collaboratively with your team to:

• Create warm, nurturing and engaging learning environments
• Support children's development, wellbeing and sense of belonging
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of quality educational programs
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Uphold the philosophy, values, policies and practices of the service
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for all children

Experience

We welcome applications from educators at all stages of their careers.

While educators with 3+ years of experience are highly regarded, we also encourage passionate Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators who are newer to the sector to apply.

Apply Now

If you're looking to join a supportive, high-performing team that genuinely values its educators, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to:

adm••@cuddlybearheathmont.com.au

Learn more about us:

Website: cuddlybearheathmont.com.au
Instagram: @cuddlybearheathmont

Join a team where community comes first, people matter, and excellence is something we achieve together.