Early Childhood Educator Berwick

• Work in a purpose-led inclusive early learning environment
• Ongoing training development and mentoring opportunities
• Help shape futures through meaningful educator practice

We currently have two vacancies at our Kindergarten in Berwick.

Certificate III Educator:

• 8am to 2:15pm 5 days per week
• 57.5 hours per fortnight.

Diploma Qualified Educator:

• Mondays and Thursdays 8am to 4:30pm plus a planning day
• 35 hours per fortnight.

As an Educator you will be an active team member of a team that 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 childrens 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.

Youll be joining Unitings Early Learning directorate a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion safety inclusion and quality in everything we do and were driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

At Uniting youll enjoy:

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe nurturing and playful environments for children.
• A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries bills clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2650 annually.
• Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 16 weeks ofpaid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Youll be right at home at Uniting if youre passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that childrens safety wellbeing and development should always come first.

Youll bring with you:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority).
• Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.
• Current First Aid in an Education & Care Setting and CPR certificates.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

View the full position descriptions here:

• Certificate III Educator
• Diploma Qualified Educator.

Click APPLY to submit your interest and well get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you apply soon. Well be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity please message or call Brianna Andrikopoulos Kindergarten Service Director on 0 during business hours or contact via .

We create real change in peoples lives by working in partnership with people communities governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe together and thriving.

For over 100 years weve been fighting inequality opposing discrimination and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

We are an inclusive values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities LGBTQIA people and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.