Childcare Educator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Childcare Educator. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us 

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. 

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe. 

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. 

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate. 

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a certified educator to work on a casual basis at our Preschool in Crow’s Nest. Uniting Shirley Road Preschool Crows Nest hold up to 25 children aged 3-6 years old. You will be required to work between the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday during school terms.  Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing strong assistance to Room Leaders
• Develop strong relationships with children and families
• Contribute to educational programs
• Facilitating play based learning
• Maintain appropriate workplace health and safety

Essential Criteria

• Completed Certificate lll of Children's Services
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and ELYF with proven results
• A dynamic personality, creativity and a clear passion for early childhood education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A cooperative team player who respects children in all their individuality and developmental stages
• Commitment to excellence in early childhood

Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities

 
Please click the link to apply. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Skye Wexelman on 02 9376 0469 for a confidential discussion. 

People with disability, Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check

All applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check clearance from the Commission for Children and Young People under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. It is illegal for Prohibited Persons to apply.