Assistant Educator (Diploma)

Uniting Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that is dedicated to inspiring communities and providing quality early childhood education. This part-time role offers flexibility with 20 hours per week, allowing you to balance work and family life effectively. You will play a vital role in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, working closely with a passionate team. Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging benefits, and additional perks such as a childcare subsidy and paid parental leave. If you are an energetic educator with a commitment to nurturing young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary Packaging Benefits

Childcare Subsidy Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Working Hours

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Qualifications

• Motivated Educator with a passion for early childhood education.
• Solid knowledge of early learning quality standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Room Leaders and qualified educators in providing educational activities.
• Foster a child's sense of belonging, resilience, and teamwork.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Teamwork

Positive Approach

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

• Diploma Educators, join our team and support local families in Kaniva.
• Competitive sector salary + access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Part-time flexibility and family-friendly hours - 20 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday.

About the role

Located on Baker Street, our childcare service is an important part of the tight-knit Kaniva community in the West Wimmera region.

We have a permanent part-time opportunity to join our Early Learning team and help ensure we provide a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children in small group sizes in our long day care service.

You will play an important role in assisting our Room Leaders and other qualified educators to provide social and educational activities that foster a child's sense of belonging, resilience, kindness, and teamwork.

Learn more about our childcare service in Kaniva.

What’s on offer

Work part-time, 20 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Tuesday to Friday, covering staff lunch breaks and the Service Leader program and planning.

In addition to the base hourly rate and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and more.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre, and benefit from 10 weeks of paid parental leave.

About you

You are a motivated Educator with a passion for your work. Working well within a team, you are known for your energetic and positive approach to your daily tasks.

Holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent), you have a solid knowledge of early learning quality standards and educational frameworks.

View the position description for Assistant Educator (Diploma)

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll contact you shortly. We review applications as they come in and schedule interviews promptly to find the right candidate.

If you’d like to know more, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager, at 0466 483 641 during business hours.

About Uniting

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

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child-safe organisation committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. Employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and a Working with Children Check in your state prior to commencement.

We are committed to equal opportunity and a workplace that reflects the community. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and those with a disability.

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