About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a new and experienced team member with the right attitude, who has a passion to work with children, and who is committed to providing the support that children need to thrive in.

Uniting Early Learning are currently seeking a dedicated Educator to join their team to work at our Mawarra Outside of School Hours Center based in Elderslie and Currans Hill Primary. We want to continue to grow as a committed team of educators that provide a nurturing environment and quality programs that caters to the individual needs and interests of our children.  

This is a permanent part time opportunity.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As an Educator, you’ll 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 work may include:

• 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.
• Engage in healthy and positive relationships with school-aged children with a creative mind.

Who we’re looking for

• Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• Experience working with additional needs children will be highly regarded.
• Reliable and consistent in meeting rostering requirements
• Capability to work with minimal supervision
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

We’ll create a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.

About Uniting Early Learning

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We come from a belief that the power of inclusivity and community is the key ingredient to creating an environment where children can grow and flourish.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Reference checks
• Other pre-employment screenings
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (3 doses).

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.

For more information, please contact Aparna Kumbhari from the Uniting Talent Acquisition Team [email protected] using the subject line: Educator Mawarra OSHC enquiry via EthicalJobs.