Communities at Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and young people in our care. We support their voices being heard and valued, and uphold their right to feel safe, respected, and protected. To learn more about our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, please visit our website and view our Statement of Commitment to Children and Young People.

Are you passionate about working with children and would like to make a difference to their life and those of their families? Would you like to join a great team in delivering quality Early Education and Care?

Your Role

We are currently looking for Part-time Educators who have obtained a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work in our Out of School Hours Care services with children in Preschool - Year 6.

You will provide high-quality education and care in a team that encourages and supports each other. Your passion for working with children and families will build positive relationships. We value people with initiative, reliability, and motivation, as well as creative educational ideas to support our team deliver quality services.

With multiple locations in schools across North and South Canberra, we have a place for you close to home. Our services operate between 7 am and 9 am in the mornings, and between 2 pm and 6 pm in the afternoons, 5 days per week.

What We Need from You

Maintain current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of service standards and quality improvement processes.

Demonstrated ability to actively participate in teamwork and contribute towards the development of a productive team culture in a diverse work environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sound understanding of Early Education and Care National Quality Frameworks – Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for 0-5 years, and My Time Our Place (MTOP) for school age children.

Strong understanding of the National Laws and Regulations

Desirable

Current drivers licence

Senior First Aid certification

Mandatory Reporting certification

Food Safety certification

Experience in working in an Education and Care service

Benefits for You

Earn $36.63 an hour

Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.

Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply

Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

Apply Now

Click APPLY or call us at 02 •••• •200 for a confidential chat. Please include a cover letter. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.

Additional Information

In line with our commitment to child safety and our obligation to uphold the requirements within the National Quality Framework, referee checks and employment verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.