As a casual Educator at our new Bundarra Uniting Kindergarten in Portland, you will be part of a small team of Educators delivering a Kindergarten program to support the wider community and provide high quality education and care to children.

As the service grows through strong community engagement, there is also the opportunity for more hours within our Bundarra Uniting After School Care program, School Readiness Funding at the Kindergarten and lunch covers.

Working to the Victorian early learning frameworks, you will:

• Support the development an educational program that meets the interests and abilities of each child
• Help to increase enrolments and build the program to include other services that meet community needs
• Contribute to a quality and diverse educational program that sees every child actively participate.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

About you

You enjoy working autonomously while being part of, and supported by, a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with empathy and support at the forefront of your work.

You’ll also bring with you:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Experience gained in Early Childhood
• Strong organisation and planning skills, including high attention to detail.

How to Apply

Click here to view the position description.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Emma Lane Program Manager on 0409638775.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.