Join our Early Learning Team.

• Full-time, ongoing role for 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Increase your take-home pay with access to salary packaging

Your new role

We are looking for a Diploma qualified educator to join us at our early learning centre in Yea. This role is for 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday – the successful applicant must be available to work shifts in the hours between 7am to 6pm.

As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you will be part of a team delivering early learning programs that support the wider community and provide high quality education and care to children. This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service.
• Assisting with the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• Contributing 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.
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations.

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 a competitive hourly rate under the Children’s Services Award + super, you can access the following:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 60% discount on childcare when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.

Your skills and experience

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, please reach out to Jade Stark, Centre Director on 0482 668 522 or via jade.stark@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

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 LGBT+. 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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