Educator

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Salary packaging

Professional development

Career pathways

Job summary

Uniting Forestville Preschool invites a Certificate III qualified educator to join our warm, community-focused team. You will deliver quality education and care, build strong relationships with children and families, and facilitate play-based learning aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

This full-time role runs on school terms, with above-award wages, salary packaging, and a supportive environment that values compassion, respect, imagination and boldness.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• Passionate about working with children of all ages.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, aligning with Uniting values.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality education and care to children in line with National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Develop positive relationships supporting children, families, and community.
• Facilitate play-based learning environments responsive to children's interests, strengths, and abilities.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum planning

Learning stories

Play-based facilitation

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• $30.28 - $35.34/hr + Super + Salary Packaging
• Fulltime contract till 17th December 2027
• Work during school terms!

About The Opportunity

Located within a warm and welcoming community, Uniting Forestville Preschool has been nurturing children and families for over 60 years. Our purpose-built service offers extended weekday hours and a strong reputation, with many families returning across generations.

What You’ll Be Doing In This Role

As a Certificate III 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 Certificate III 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?

• 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

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• GECKKO National Child Protection Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

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.

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