Diploma Educator

Uniting; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

RDOs

Superannuation

Job summary

Uniting Bunyarra Early Learning is a welcoming, community-focused service where educators feel supported, valued and genuinely connected. Our passionate team works together to create inclusive, play-based learning environments where children thrive—and where educators are encouraged to grow, lead and bring their whole selves to work every day.

As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you’ll provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children Services is essential.
• Experience at Diploma level in an early learning service is preferred.
• Understanding of National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Ability to record observations, write learning stories and assist curriculum planning.
• Good communication with colleagues, families and community; child protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of programs reflecting the approved learning framework.
• Develop positive relationships with children, families and community.
• Facilitate play-based learning environments responsive to children's interests and abilities.
• Carry daily duties of set up and pack up and maintain room cleanliness.
• Document learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Empathy

Resourcefulness

Education

Diploma in Children Services

Job description

• $38.92 - $43.88 per hour (Depending on experience) + RDO's + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• 16hours per week - flexible on which days you work
• The centre is open between 7:30am and 6pm so the shifts will vary between these times. You must be available to work the rotating shifts

About the Opportunity

Uniting Bunyarra Early Learning is a welcoming, community-focused service where educators feel supported, valued and genuinely connected. Our passionate team works together to create inclusive, play-based learning environments where children thrive—and where educators are encouraged to grow, lead and bring their whole selves to work every day.

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.
• Carry daily duties of set up and pack up as well as maintain cleanliness of the room.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Diploma in Children Services (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 Standards
• Strong understanding of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• Experience working with children with developmental delays and disabilities desirable but not essential
• 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 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

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check
• GECKKO National Child Protection Training Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check