As the Assistant Educator for our early learning centre in Hopetoun, you will help us to deliver early learning programs that support the tight knit local community of Hopetoun and provide high quality education and care to children.

This part-time ongoing position is for 48 hours per fortnight working 8:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our beautiful centre boasts large outdoor spaces and gardening beds.

As an Assistant Educator you will provide assistance to the Room Leaders and other qualified educators within the service to ensure practices and processes are consistent with regulatory compliance.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving $29.48 an hour plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

About you

You will ideally have a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or relevant experience in an Early Childhood services role.

You will also bring:

• Sound knowledge of the underlying principles of Early Childhood, gained through experience, education or training.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to Early Childhood.

Click here to view the position description.

How to apply or arrange a tour

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’d like to know more or arrange an informal tour and chat, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager via [email protected] using the subject line: Diploma Qualified Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.