• Help build our capacity to provide kindergarten services that are culturally inclusive.
• Max term Part time role, flexible days.
• Increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
• Positive and supportive culture, training opportunities and rewarding work.

We are seeking a suitability qualified Early Childhood Educator/Teacher to deliver the Early Childhood Language Program at our Paynesville Glassford Street (Maffra) and Briagolong Kindergartens.

The Early Childhood Language Educator/Teacher will work closely with existing staff to support aspects of the education program in the designated language. The Language Teacher/Educator will receive dedicated time for planning to support program delivery.

What’s on offer

Maximum Term Part-time position with flexible days and working hours. Hours will vary across kindergarten services.  

In addition to base salary and 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.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service.

About you

You will have:

• Bachelor level degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (qualifications and experience in early learning preferred, other disciplines considered on a case-by-case basis).
• 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
• Demonstrated understanding of quality frameworks and continuous quality improvement processes
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education desirable.
• Demonstrated understand of the Early years Learning and Development Frameworks and National Quality Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children with parental involvement essential.

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.

Please click here to view the position description.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Susan Poynton on [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Teacher - Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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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.