• $29-$30/hr (depending on experience) -Part time role
• The position will require a flexible person, as we need someone typically during before & after-school hours, school holidays, and occasional professional development days.
• Main availability Required: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Before and After school care session

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced team member with the right attitude, who has a passion to work with children, and who is committed to providing the support that children need to thrive in.

Uniting Early Learning are currently seeking a dedicated part time permanent Educator to join their team to work at our Mawarra Outside of School Hours Center based in Elderslie.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As a 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 work may include:

• Being accountable for supervision of children and ensuring their safety
• Supporting the ongoing development of the children
• Participating in all aspects of the day to day running of the centre
• Fostering relationships with families and children throughout the centre

Who we’re looking for

• Be passionate about working with all age groups.
• Have a good knowledge of the My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality Framework
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• Believe in positive team spirit and embrace working in a diverse team
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and relate to children in a positive and respectful manner.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prepare for activities, ensuring materials are ready and the environment is safe and engaging, while ensuring critical reflection is occurring.
• Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively with other educators in a dynamic, busy environment.
• First Aid and CPR: Current first aid and CPR certificate is desirable (or willingness to obtain one).
• Basic Food Handlers: Current Basic Food Handlers training completed
• Clearances: Working With Children Check (WWCC)

What We Offer You

• $500 referral bonus
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Corporate discounts and cash-backs programs with major retailers
• Ongoing training & development

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

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.