Job description
- Casual relief Educator for Horsham, Warracknabeal, Kaniva, and Balmoral.
- Choose your hours + 10% discount on childcare fees + salary packaging.
- Work in small rural childcare services and be part of the community.
About the opportunity
Casual relief opportunities for Diploma or Cert III qualified Educators to provide relief cover in our Childcare services across the Wimmera. Locations include Horsham, Warracknabeal, Kaniva, and Balmoral.
As a relief educator, you will be part of the team that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children. Your key responsibilities include:
- Developing strong relationships with children at the service, their families, and the community.
- Assist with implementing a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs that reflect the emerging skills and interests of children.
- Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations.
What’s on offer
We have small, licensed numbers in our rural childcare services, allowing for more meaningful relationships with the children and families from each service and an opportunity for you to become an integral part of the community.
You have the flexibility to choose the hours and days you work.
As a casual, you can access salary packaging for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more. We also offer a 10% discount on childcare fees at Uniting Services.
About you
You will have either a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or equivalent) and relevant experience in an Early Childhood services role.
You will also have a sound discipline and knowledge, including the underlying principles of Early Years, gained through experience, education and/or training.
View the position description here
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Educator, Diploma or Cert III – Wimmera Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.