Early Childhood Educator

• Permanent Part time position
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Paid parental leave + 60% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare

Uniting Early Learning offers a positive and supportive culture, training opportunities and rewarding work.

We are also considering applicants that have completed at least 50% of an ACECQA recognised Early Education and Care qualification.

If you ever thought about an Early Childhood role in Heyfield now is the time to apply.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a lunch cover position at our Heyfield Uniting Kindergarten. The position is working part-time, 2 hours per day, five days per week.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) or having completed at least 50% of an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification. 

You will also have:

• An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development
• Ability to assist in the provision of a developmentally appropriate program for the children, in partnership with other educators, families and children
• An ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the National Law and Regulations

How to apply

Click APPLY 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.

Please click on below link to view the position description;

 Early Childhood Educator Position Description.pdf

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Susan Poynton – Program Manager on susan.poynton@vt.uniting.org.

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.