About the Opportunity

This is a 12-month contracted full-time opportunity working 38 hours/ week. Contract ending January 2024 (possible opportunity to extend contract at completion).

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to become a part of our diverse and supportive team at Uniting early learning Kogarah.

Educating children in the Nursery, you will embrace educational programs which focus on children’s independence to play, discover, and learn. You will have the ability to communicate the children’s educational experiences with parents daily. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for educating children aged 0-2 and who actively embraces professional development and training.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As a Diploma 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 care work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful 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

• Diploma in Children Services (essential), with previous experience working at a Diploma Level in an early learning service.
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• 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.

We’ll create a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.

About Uniting Early Learning

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. We come from a belief that the power of inclusivity and community is the key ingredient to creating an environment where children can grow and flourish. 

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
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (3 doses). 

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.

If you have any questions please contact Aparna Kumbhari- Talent Acquisition Specialist on [email protected] using the subject line: Qualified Educator - Kogarah Early Learning enquiry via EthicalJobs.