About the Opportunity

• Base pay up to $30 per hour + 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

Uniting Early Learning is seeking a dedicated Casual Educator with Certificate 3 to join the team to work at Uniting Salem Early Learning located in Kambah, ACT.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• 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.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes  

Who we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, with previous on the job experience in inclusion support (preferred)
• Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
• A work history that demonstrates, programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework (National Standard)
• 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
• Staff discounts/childcare fees (all employees)
• Paid Allocated programming/observation time
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Corporate discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression
• Casuals able to work across multiple centres 

Uniting Salem Early Learning (Kambah) wants to continue to grow as committed teams of educators that provide a nurturing environment and quality programs that caters to the individual needs and interests of our children.

We work in partnership with families and the local community to ensure children feel safe, supported, and secure as they develop positive self-esteem.  

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check (prior to commencement of 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 commit 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.