• Up to $32/hr (depending on experience) + super + tax benefits + School Holiday pay! • Working 5 days per week 8am - 4pm. • Working with Preschool aged children and working during school terms! About the Opportunity Earlwood Uniting Church Preschool is a Community Based Not for Profit Preschool that has been offering high quality educational programs for children 3-5 years for over 73 years. Uniting Early Learning and a Volunteer Management Board, share the governance and management of the preschool. We are a three unit Exceeding National Quality Standards preschool that runs 3 classrooms. We are known in the community for nurturing resilient and confident children through inclusive and caring education in partnerships with families and the community. Our learning environments enable children to develop creativity, curiosity, agency, collaboration, risk-taking and resilience. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Certificate III Qualified Educator to join our highly experienced and supportive team. What you’ll be doing in this role As a Certificate III Qualified 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 interests, strengths and abilities. • Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes. • Supporting the planning and implementation of engaging programs and curriculum experiences for children. • Supporting children with diverse learning and developmental needs within an inclusive environment. • Working collaboratively within a highly experienced team and contributing positively to the preschool culture. Who we’re looking for • Must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, with previous on-the-job experience preferred. • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Early Childhood Education. • Experience with planning and programming for children is required. • Sound knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and Child Safe Standards. • Must have current First Aid and Child Protection qualifications. • Be passionate about working with preschool aged children. • A work history that demonstrates programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework. • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members. • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. • Willingness to work within a highly experienced team and continue learning and developing professionally.
What we offer you
• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) • A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle • A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career • Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers • Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members
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What we offer you • Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) • A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career • Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers • Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members What to expect Please know that employment with Uniting requires: • A National Police Check • Valid working with Children’s Check • First Aid Certificate • Working Rights Check 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. About Uniting Early Learning When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold. Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
