Join our Early Learning Team.

• 52hrs/fn, Tuesday to Friday roster
• Work with children to explore and discover the world around them
• Support an inclusive environment that nurtures children of all backgrounds and abilities

Your new role

Our new service in Sunshine West is requiring a second Early Childhood Educator. We are looking for a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team.

This role is for 52.5 hours per fortnight with the roster being Tuesdays to Thursdays 8:15am to 4:15pm, and Fridays 9:00am to 12:45pm. This service includes paid school holidays as it is closed over each term break.

Our service aims to nurture children to explore, discover and learn through hands-on activities guided by our experienced educators.

As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you will be an active team member of a team that provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service
• Assist with the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interests of children
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, and the community
• Complying with the Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations.

About your team

You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning division – a dynamic and purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion access, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we’re driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary starting at $29.41 + super, you can access the following:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• 60% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

You will be adaptive to change and have excellent skills in building strong relationships with children and families.

You will bring with you:

• A Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).
• Current First Aid in an Education & Care Setting and CPR certificates.
• Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Nicole Skate, Early Learning Program Manager via nicole.skate@vt.uniting.org for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are proud to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive workplace.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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