Job description
- Shared room / space provided to operate the program
- Mentoring and professional development available to set you up for success
- 10% discount on childcare fees for casual Uniting employees
About the opportunity
As a casual Educator at our new Outside School Hours Care programs, you will be part of a growing team of Educators delivering After School programs that support the wider community and provide high quality education and care to children.
Operating the program from a shared spaces at our partner schools, you will have availabilities to work Monday to Friday from 3pm – 6.00pm and during school holidays at our Holiday Programs. As the service grows through strong community engagement, there is also the opportunity for more hours in Vacation Care at Nathalia or one of our other locations.
Working to one of the National or Victorian early learning frameworks, you will:
- Support the development an educational program that meets the interests and abilities of each child.
- Help to increase enrolments and build the program to include other services that meet community needs
- Contribute to a quality and diverse educational program that sees every child actively participate.
View the full position description here.
What’s on offer
Mentoring and professional development (formal and on-the-job) to build or uplift your capability and skills as an educator.
An expanding service delivery footprint in the Goulburn Valley region with more opportunity to grow your career.
Join an organisation that uses its connections, size, scale, and knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $26.18 / hour and superannuation, you’ll also have the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
About you
You enjoy working autonomously while being part of, and supported by, a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with empathy and support at the forefront of your work.
You’ll also bring with you:
- Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent Approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification (please check Position Description)
- Experience gained in Early Childhood or engaging with children in some capacity
- Strong organisation and planning skills, including high attention to detail
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your interest and we’ll be 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 on [email protected] using the subject line: Outside School Hours Care Educator – Goulburn Valley 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.
