• $41 - $61/hr (Depending on experience and NESA Accreditation level) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Working with a warm and collaborative team!
• Full time permanent position working 8hr shifts 5days per week

About the Centre and the Opportunity

St John’s Child Care Centre is a not-for-profit organisation operating as part of Uniting Early Learning. The Centre provides a long day care for 44 children from birth to five years, including a preschool program. The Centre is committed to providing the best education and care for children, and is rated as exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).

The Centre has been operating for 30 years and has maintained a high reputation in the local community. It continues to be a sought-after service for local families, creating positive impact on the community, qualifying as a finalist in Local Business Awards in the category of Child Care Services in 2021. The Centre is proud of having high staff retention and longstanding families.

A willingness to strengthen and continue close relations with the local Uniting church would be well regarded.

In this role you will be working in the toddler room with ages 2 - 3years old. You will be working in a room of 15 children and collaborating with 3 other educators in the room.

The shift times of this position vary as it is a rotating roster and you will need to be available anytime between 7:30am - 6pm.

Your work may include:

• Contribute to the development of the educational programs which reflect the approved learning framework and NQS.
• 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.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor Teaching / Early Childhood Education
• Experience working in Early Learning
• Possibility of shared Educational Lead role, depending on experience.
• 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
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

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 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.

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

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.