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☕ Barista & Float Educator | Caroline Springs

🌟 About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, welcoming and passionate Barista & Float Educator to join the team at Journey Caroline Springs.

This is a unique role that combines hospitality and early childhood education, creating a special experience for the families in our community.

From 7:00am–11:00am, you’ll take on our Parent Barista initiative, preparing fresh coffee for our parents, families and educators as they arrive for the day. You’ll be a friendly face at the beginning of the morning, helping create a welcoming and connected atmosphere for everyone entering our centre.

From 11:00am–3:00pm, you’ll transition into your role as a Float Educator, supporting different rooms and educators across the centre wherever you’re needed most.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves both connecting with people and working with children, and who enjoys having variety in their day.

☕ Your Morning: Parent Barista | 7:00am–11:00am

• Prepare and serve coffee for parents, families and educators
• Create a warm and welcoming experience for families arriving at the centre
• Build positive relationships and connections with our parent community
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic coffee station
• Support our Parent Barista initiative as part of the centre's family experience
• Bring a friendly, positive and approachable attitude to every morning

🌱 Your Afternoon: Float Educator | 11:00am–3:00pm

• Support educators across different rooms and age groups
• Build positive relationships with children and contribute to their learning and development
• Assist with play-based experiences, routines and transitions
• Step into different rooms and support the team where needed
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and care
• Work collaboratively with educators and leadership to create a positive environment for children

💛 About You

You’ll be someone who is:

• Qualified with a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Passionate about creating positive experiences for children and families
• Warm, friendly and confident when interacting with parents and educators
• Comfortable preparing coffee and creating a welcoming café-style experience
• Adaptable and happy to move between different rooms throughout the day
• Reliable, organised and team-oriented
• A strong communicator who builds genuine relationships
• Committed to children's safety, wellbeing and learning
• Current with First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willing to obtain)
• Completed National Safeguarding Training and Victorian Child Protection Training

🌱 Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, we believe every educator has the opportunity to grow. You’ll have access to Journey Academy, mentoring and ongoing professional development, supporting you to continue building your career in early childhood.

🎁 Why You’ll Love Journey

• Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• A unique opportunity to connect with families through our Parent Barista initiative

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure and protected every day.