Education Assistant (Kindy–Year 2 Focus) – Randwick Tutoring Centre
We're looking for someone passionate about early childhood education who genuinely enjoys working with young learners (Kindergarten–Year 2) and wants to help them build strong foundations in reading and early number skills. This role suits a recent university graduate or a current undergraduate student seeking hands-on experience in an educational setting.
Applicants must be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:00pm–6:00pm. Please clearly state your availability in your resume.
Essential Requirements
- Strong academic background in Mathematics and English (Advanced level at high school or equivalent preferred)
- Ability to demonstrate high-level Maths and English proficiency (assessed at interview) — this role also supports Year 3–7 students in the main classroom
- Completion of, or current enrolment in, an undergraduate degree (Education, Mathematics, English, Psychology or related fields viewed favourably)
- Experience working with children in an educational setting, ideally with younger age groups
- Current Working With Children Check
What We're Looking For
- A genuine interest in working with Kindy–Year 2 students, with patience and enthusiasm for helping young learners improve
- Comfortable delivering foundational reading support and early maths (number recognition) to young children
- Highly reliable and punctual
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Able to think critically and work independently within set systems
- Observant and responsive to student learning needs
- Calm, patient, and professional under pressure
- Takes pride in maintaining high academic and behavioural standards
Role Purpose
To support the Centre Manager with the smooth running of the centre, with a primary focus on delivering reading and early maths instruction to Kindy–Year 2 students, while also assisting Year 3–7 students in the main classroom as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instructional support under the direction of the Centre Manager
- Deliver reading support and early maths (number recognition) instruction to Kindy–Year 2 students, following our curriculum
- Assist with Maths and English instruction for Year 3–7 students in the main classroom as required
- Prepare student work, select workbooks, and organise materials before class
- Conduct 1:1 coaching using Eye Level Instruction principles and approved training techniques
- Monitor student progress and ensure activities are completed (reading, writing, counting, workbooks, etc.)
- Assign the correct homework to each student
- Maintain a quiet, orderly learning environment
- Ensure students and parents follow centre guidelines (parents are not permitted in the study area)
- Mark and record student work accurately using the Eye Level App
- File student folders and assist with general centre upkeep
- Support enrolment processes and parent communication as directed
- Complete additional tasks relevant to the role as assigned by the Centre Director
Training
Comprehensive training will be provided before you begin, including ongoing on-the-job support.
Recruitment Process
- Interview
- Maths and English proficiency test
- Submission of a cover letter outlining why you're suited to the role
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.95 – $31.94 per hour
Work Location: In person
