Casual Diploma Qualified Educator- Sprinfwood

Uniting NSW & ACT; Springwood; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Above award wages

Supportive team

Professional development

Career pathways

Make a difference

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT, through Uniting KidsCare Springwood Early Learning, is seeking a casual Diploma Qualified Educator to join our preschool program. The role focuses on quality education and care for children aged two to five, aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

You’ll develop positive relationships, support play-based learning, and contribute to curriculum planning.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience is preferred.
• Ability to program, write learning stories and support curriculum planning using the Early Years Learning Framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with children, families and community.
• Facilitate play-based learning environments that respond to children's interests, strengths and abilities.

Skills

Programming

Learning stories

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Casual Diploma Qualified Educator- Sprinfwood

• Casual Diploma Educator
• Uniting KidsCare Springwood Early Learning

About the Opportunity

For over 20 years, Uniting Kids Care Early Learning Springwood has supported families in our community with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children from two to five years. Conveniently located near leafy Buttenshaw Park and in the spacious grounds of the Springwood Uniting Church, our service offers warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to inspire and engage. We are seeking a Certificate III qualified Educator to join the team as a casual Educator and support the team.

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 work may include:

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.

Who we’re looking for

• Must have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, with previous experience (preferred)
• Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
• A work history that demonstrates, programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework (National Standard)
• 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.

Why Join Uniting?

• Work when it works for you – For casual roles, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Your work matters – We offer above award wages because we value the passion and expertise you bring!
• Feel genuinely supported – Be part of a warm, inclusive team that values your contributions and celebrates your impact
• Grow your skills – Access professional development, ongoing training, and future career pathways within a leading organisation
• Make a real difference – Every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds and create positive, lasting change in children's lives

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

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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.