Join our Early Learning Team.

• Tues, Wed, Thurs, 2.45pm – 6.00pm, plus 3 hours a fortnight administration
• Shape young minds while fitting work around your lifestyle in Chiltern
• $38.25ph + super+ salary packaging, permanent part time

Your new role

Whether you're currently studying towards your Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, already Diploma qualified, or looking to reduce your working hours while staying in a rewarding profession, we have opportunities for you!

Join a friendly and supportive team leader that values flexibility, collaboration and professional growth, dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for children every day. 

Working Hours

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:45pm to 6:00pm
• Plus, allocated non-contact time for administration tasks (3 hours a fortnight)
• Ideal for educators seeking part-time hours that fit around study, family or other commitments

As an Educator at our St Josephs Uniting After School Care program, you'll be an important part of a team providing high-quality early childhood education and care. You'll:

• Build strong, positive relationships with children
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Partner with families and the local community
• Help deliver engaging educational programs based on approved learning frameworks
• Support continuous improvement across the service

Our programs are guided by Australia's approved learning frameworks:

• Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care

These frameworks support us in creating engaging environments where every child feels valued, confident and empowered to learn and grow.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position is permanent part time. In addition to a base of $38.25 per hour + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the 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 groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Enjoy a 25% discount at a Uniting Op Shop
• Purpose-driven work that truly makes a difference
• Supportive organisation with strong values and clear policies
• Opportunity to lead, grow and influence quality early learning outcomes
• Be part of a service that celebrates children, families and educators

Your skills and experience

• Working towards Diploma or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check (or willingness to obtain)
• 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.

To view position description click here

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.

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

For any questions, please contact Kirra Thorne, Service Leader at kirra.thorne@vt.unting.org or call 0466 473 810 during business hours.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania. 

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.