Preschool Educator: Play‑Based Learning & Career Growth

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs including EAP

Discounts and cashback programs

Job summary

Uniting in Blue Mountains is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Educator to support children and families through play-based learning. The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include developing engaging programs, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring child safety standards. This role offers a salary of $33 – $36.58 per hour, including salary packaging benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in early childhood education.
• Sound knowledge of NQS, EYLF and Child Safe Standards.
• Current First Aid and Child Protection qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with children and families.
• Facilitate play-based learning environments.
• Document children's learning through observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for working with children

Planning and programming experience

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• $33 - $36.58/hr (Depending on experience) + RDO + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Full time permanent role
  
  

• $33 - $36.58/hr (Depending on experience) + RDO + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Full time permanent role
  
  

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 permanent full time Educator and support the team.

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 interests, strengths and abilities.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of engaging programs and curriculum experiences for children.
• Supporting children with diverse learning and developmental needs within an inclusive environment.
• Working collaboratively within a highly experienced team and contributing positively to the preschool culture.
  
  

Who we’re looking for

• Must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, with previous on-the-job experience preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with planning and programming for children is required.
• Sound knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and Child Safe Standards.
• Must have current First Aid and Child Protection qualifications.
• Be passionate about working with preschool aged children.
• A work history that demonstrates programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work within a highly experienced team and continue learning and developing professionally.
  
  

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
• 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
  
  

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

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 working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
  
  

How To Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

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.