Uniting Victoria & Tasmania Hiring for Early Childhood Educator Job at Victoria Full Time

• Leading Early Learning Cluster Manager
• Salary packaging
• Part-time ongoing position
• Bairnsdale Kindergarten

If you ever thought about an Early Childhood role in East Gippsland now is the time to apply. We are considering applicants that have completed at least 50% of an ACECQA recognised Early Education and Care qualification.

About the opportunity

We are seeking Early Childhood Educators for our Rural Gippsland Services in Buchan, Omeo, Orbost and Swifts Creek. We have part-time and casual roles available.

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

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

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

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

Applications close Friday 3 December 2021

Get in touch

Kristin Kenwell – Acting Area Manager Early Learning Services – South East Victoria

T: 51529600

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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 in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.