Educator

About the Opportunity

• Base Salary up to $30 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Opportunity for career development with one of Australia’s leading early learning providers.
• Work for an organisation that has a positive impact on the community

Uniting Early Learning is seeking a dedicated Educator. You will be required to 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday).

We are seeking a Certificate III Educator looking to grow with Uniting Salem Early Learning on part time contract till 20th December 2024.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, with previous on the job experience in inclusion support (preferred)
• Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
• A work history that demonstrates, programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework (National Standard)
• 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

• $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

Uniting Salem Early Learning (Kambah) wants to continue to grow as committed teams of educators that provide a nurturing environment and quality programs that caters to the individual needs and interests of our children.

We work in partnership with families and the local community to ensure children feel safe, supported, and secure as they develop positive self-esteem.   

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check (prior to commencement of position)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
• Reference Checks

Uniting is a safeguarding organisation, promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people we serve, including children, young people, seniors and people with Disability. We are a Child Safe Organisation and commit to respecting children and taking action to keep children safe.

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.