• $33.68 - $37.35 per hour (Depending on level of experience)+ super + salary packaging benefits
• Working 2 days per week Thursday and Friday
• Permanent Par Time Role - work during school terms and get paid for School Holidays!

About the Opportunity

Nestled in the grounds of the Kingsgrove–West Bexley Uniting Church, Uniting West Bexley Preschool has long been a part of our community, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and provides stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.

Uniting West Bexley Preschool is a 50-place preschool that has achieved a rating of exceeding the National Quality Standard. The preschool operates 8.30-4pm

This is a permanent part time role working 2 days per week!

What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Diploma Qualified 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 care work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (essential), with previous experience working at a Diploma Level in an early learning service.
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Valid First Aid and Child Protection certification
• Full Working Rights to work on a permanent full time basis
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid NSW 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.