Diploma Educator

About the opportunity

Welcoming a new Diploma Qualified Educator with a spark for the job, who is passionate about working with nursery and toddlers aged children. If you are a committed Educator that is not afraid to get on the children’s level and engage in play to provide both the support and hands on activities that children need to thrive – We want to hear from YOU!

Uniting Early Learning are currently seeking a committed and inspiring Diploma Qualified Advanced Educator to join their team on permanent full-time basis at Uniting Salem Early Learning Kambah. We want to continue to grow as a committed team of educators that provide a nurturing environment that fosters a child led rhythm to learning. Catering to the individual needs and interests of our children, our Educators work alongside our children and encourage them to be in the moment.

Uniting Salem Early Learning is located opposite to the Kambah village. Our warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments are designed to engage and inspire. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care. We are an exceeding rating service with exceeding in all seven quality areas.

Who we are?

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and act to keep them safe. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

What do I need?

• Diploma in Children Services (essential), with previous experience working at Diploma Level in an early learning service.
• Current First Aid certificate and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training.
• 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
• High level literacy, and expert at documenting children’s ideas, interests and learnings.
• Must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People’s Card. (WWVP)
• Strong interpersonal skills (approachable, go-getter, positive attitude, team player, willing to learn).
• Understanding of Child Protection and the responsibilities of being a Mandatory Reporter.

“We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe”.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which will include a National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card Check and Reference Checks. 

Why work for us?

• Above award conditions and pay rates.
• Uniting is a non-for-profit organisation. Hence, salary sacrifice options are available.
• Monthly Rostered day off.
• Paid lunch breaks to enjoy.
• Paid overtime for staff meetings outside of working hours.
• Free onsite parking.
• Opposite to the Kambah village. Easy access to park, shopping centres and health care facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Have access to the lasted technology and teaching methods.
• Replaced time off the floor for planning and programming.