• Part Time (31 hours per fortnight), Maximum Term (2-year contract)
• Working across our Roxburgh Park, Sunbury and Deer Park Early Learning services
• VECTEA Teacher pay rate + super + salary packaging

About the opportunity

Uniting Early Learning delivers the Early Childhood Language Program, an initiative from the Victorian Department of Education and Training. As part of this, children across Victoria will be given the opportunity to learn in a different language for part of their kindergarten program.

We are looking for a Mandarin speaking Teacher who will be responsible for the delivery of the language program and who will work closely with existing staff to support aspects of the education program in the designated language. The teacher will also receive dedicated time for planning to support program delivery.

View the full position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $39.34 p/hr (dependent on experience) + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increaseyourtake-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 10 week’s paid parental leave.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

You will have a post-secondary qualification in teaching, with qualifications and experience in early learning preferred, as well as:

• Post-secondary qualifications in a language other than English OR Formal Language Qualification OR Statement of Equivalence in speaking in a language other than English.
• A current VIT Card issued by the Victorian Institute of Teaching on commencement of employment.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and EpiPen training.
• Current Victorian driver license (flexibility to work and travel between nearby kindergarten services will be required).

How to Apply

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 have questions about the opportunity, please contact Jess Whyte, Early Learning Program Manager via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Language Teacher - Roxburgh Park / Sunbury / Deer Park 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.