Apply in 3 Minutes Preschool Field Officer – Wimmera

Overview

- Are you a kindergarten teacher or Early Years Educational Leader?

- Support family-centred Early Learning practices in the community

- Advisor Level 1 + salary packaging, Ongoing – part-time, flexible, 2 days a week

Your new role

Through daily interactions and actions, you’ll support early childhood teachers to plan and implement inclusive learning environments that are safe, happy, collaborative and where children can reach their full potential, leading to positive learning outcomes.

You will have a deep commitment to lifelong learning, reflection and being proactive in working with early childhood teachers to build capacity using a contemporary, and flexible approach. You will work holistically alongside early childhood teachers to support the art of teaching, recognising that reflective practice and targeted, scaled support is a powerful tool in reciprocal growth and partnerships.

You will be a strong advocate of contemporary approaches to inclusive practice that include play-based learning, social justice, promoting a positive image of the child as an active agent of change and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.

You will join a team that includes early childhood professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences; a team that draws on strengths, recognising that everyone brings a diverse knowledge base and approaches practice with a differing lens although with a commonality of theoretical underpinning.

Your creativity, empathy and problem-solving skills will shine as you coach educators, support families, and build strong partnerships with local services. No two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a supportive, collegial team that celebrates each child’s unique strengths and potential.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

This role is two days per week (0.4 FTE / 30.4 hours per fortnight), with one of the workdays being Wednesdays.

For this role we offer a hybrid and flexible work environment. We focus on outcomes and deliverables and are set up for our employees to work out in the field or from any Uniting office location.

- Leadership development – Grow your career in a values-driven organisation

- Work that matters – Support kindergartens to deliver inclusive, family-centred programs.

- Flexibility built in – Hybrid work model with only one set day (Wednesday)

- Fleet vehicle access – Travel with ease across the region.

- Salary packaging – Boost your take-home pay.

- Childcare discount – 60% off gap fees at Uniting Early Learning Services.

- Paid parental leave – Up to 10 weeks for primary caregivers.

Your skills and experience

- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent

- Current Victorian driver licence

- Deep knowledge of inclusive practices in 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs

- Passion for community engagement and educational equity.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We will review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Karalynn Mcdonnell, Senior Preschool Field Officer at karalynn.mcdonnell@vt.uniting.org or call 0417 318 569 during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting 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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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 LGBTQIA+. 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.

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