Job description
About the Opportunity
Uniting is currently seeking casual Certificate III and Qualified Diploma Educators to join the team at St John’s Child Care Centre in Neutral Bay!
- Base hourly rate from $28.29 up to $36.53 per hour (depending on experience and Qualifications) + 25% Casual Loading + Super
- 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
What you’ll be doing in this role
As an Early Learning casual, 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
- Certificate III Early Childhood Education OR
- Diploma in Children Services (essential) with previous on-the-job experience (preferred)
- 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
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers
- Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression
- Casuals able to work across multiple centres
St John’s Child Care (Neutral Bay) is a not-for-profit Long Day Care Centre, providing Quality Care and Education to birth-6-year of age. The centre caters for up to 44 children and is easily accessible by public transport via Military Road. Operating hours are from 7am-6pm.
As an active team member, you will be required to support the service in the provision of high-quality care and education for children.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check
- Valid working with Children’s Check (prior to commencement of the 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 are committed 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.