Early Childhood Educator

Unique opportunity to be part of the first 3-year-old Early Learning Program in Tasmania.

- Casual role
- $33.96 per hour + salary packaging.

Your new role

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the first 3-year-old Early Learning Program in Tasmania.

Based in Devonport, you will enjoy a casual role that supports the program.

This brand-new program will operate Monday to Wednesday, and you will support a team focused on nurturing children’s strengths, interests and social connections and teaching values that reflect the community - kindness, reliance and teamwork.

You will be well supported to succeed in your new role and have opportunities to grow and develop as part of the Tasmanian Early Learning team. A Service Leader / Early Childhood Teacher will lead the program and support you to be part of the team of like-minded professionals.

Benefits of working at Uniting

In addition to a base hourly rate + super, 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, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

- Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
- Receive a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

Your skills and experience

You’re a skilled Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator with a track record supporting early learning programs.

You will also bring with you:

- Demonstrated understanding of quality frameworks and continuous quality improvement processes.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and National Quality Framework.

We are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

To apply, please click the apply button. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early. For any questions, please contact Katie Wiseman, Operations & Development Manager, on 0488 237 275 during business hours.

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