Diploma Qualified Educator - Bacchus Marsh

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania in Bacchus Marsh is seeking a Diploma educator for a part-time position in a Montessori-oriented kindergarten. The role focuses on nurturing 3–4 year-olds, supporting their interests and social development, and delivering a creative program in a 8:30–4:30 schedule, Monday to Thursday and Friday depending on needs.

Applicants should hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education; Montessori qualifications or experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent required.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any state training.
• Experience in kindergartens or early childhood services for high-quality care.
• Montessori qualification or experience valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education to 3- to 4-year-olds.
• Support children’s strengths, interests and social connections.
• Contribute to a program running 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday (part-time).

Skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Montessori qualification or experience valued

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Bacchus Marsh VIC

• 3- to 4-year-old creative Kindergarten program located in our Bacchus Marsh Montessori Kindergarten
• Competitive sector remuneration + access to salary packaging benefits

About the role

Are you a skilled and qualified Diploma educator looking for a par time role in Bacchus Marsh?

Do you have Montessori qualifications or experience?

Our kindergartens located in Bacchus Marsh offers a creative program for 3 to 4 year-olds and operates 8:30am to 4:30pm between Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.

You support our team focused on nurturing children’s strengths, interests and social connections as well as teaching values that reflect our small local community - kindness, resilience and teamwork.

What’s on offer.

We strive to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate under the VECTEA + super, you can access the following:

• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

You will hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority). You will also bring with you:

• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based child safety training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.
• Montessori qualification or experience would be highly valued, but not essential.

View the full position descriptionhere.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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