Early Childhood Teacher

• Salary between $36.50/hr – $53/hr (depending on quals and experience) + RDO’s + Super + Salary packaging
• Full-time permanent opportunity for an Educational Lead
• Located in Chisholm, ACT.

Uniting Early Learning are currently seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join their teams on a permanent full time position. As the Educational Leader at Bunyarra Early Learning (Chisholm ACT) you will contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection the educational program for the children.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of the educational program for the children. You’ll also provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework! 

Your care work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.

Who we’re looking for

• Completed Bachelor Teaching / Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an ECT and experience working as educational lead 
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + $2,650 meal and entertainment card!
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid Allocated programming/observation time
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Corporate discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People’s Check.
• First Aid Certificate (prior to commencement)
• Qualification Check
• Working Rights Check 

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.