• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Part-time, maximum-term position (24 hours per fortnight)
• Located in Glen Iris

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator for our Glen Iris service. This is a lunch cover position for 24 hours per fortnight.

As an educator, you are expected to be an active team member of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service
• Assist with the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interests of children
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, and the community
• Complying with the Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations.

View the full position description here.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a 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

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.

• Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages).

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, please contact Tanya Thomas via [email protected], using the subject line: Diploma Qualified Educator - Glen Iris enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

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.