Educator

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging with tax benefits

Shifts to suit lifestyle

Career growth opportunities

Retail discounts and cash backs

Job summary

Uniting Preschool Caringbah is seeking an Advanced Certificate III Educator to join our caring team. You will support learning outcomes under the National Quality Standards and EYLF, delivering play-based activities during school terms.

The role is full-time until 20 December 2027 with term-time hours (8:15am–3:51pm) and the opportunity to access tax-advantaged salary packaging, superannuation, and generous leave. Applicants must hold Cert III and demonstrate program planning experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (essential) with programming experience.
• Experience recording observations, writing learning stories and planning using the EYLF.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and EYLF.
• Strong communication with colleagues, families and community.
• Adaptable, empathetic and aligned with Uniting values.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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.
• Document children's learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Observation writing

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• $35.34/hr (depending on qualifications and experience) + super + tax benefits
• Full Time Contract till 20th December 2027
• Work during school terms 8:15am - 3:51pm
• Preschool hours and paid school holidays!

About the Opportunity

Uniting Preschool Caringbah is an integral part of our local community, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Nestled in a quiet residential street, our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and offers stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.

What you’ll be doing in this role

As an Advanced Certificate III 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.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (essential) with experience in programming (required).
• 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 Framework and EYLF
• 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.

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional$18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Acommitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidentialemployeeassistanceprogramavailable to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

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

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

About Uniting:

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.