Early Childhood Language Teacher

• 528461
• Ringwood, VIC, 3134
• Early Learning
• Maximum Term Part Time

• Closing on: Dec

• Part-time maximum-term contract to 30 June 2027, 27 hours per fortnight

• Auslan Teacher required for our Ringwood kindergarten
• Nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning

*Your new role*
Uniting Early Learning delivers the Early Childhood Language Program, an initiative from the Victorian Department of Education. As part of this, children across Victoria will be given the opportunity to learn in a different language for part of their kindergarten program.

We are looking for an Auslan Teacher who will be responsible for the delivery of the language program and who will work closely with existing staff to support aspects of the education program in the designated language. This is a maximum-term position to 30 June 2027. The contracted hours for this role will be 27 hours per fortnight.

The teacher will also receive dedicated time for planning to support program delivery.

*Benefits of working at Uniting*
Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of
$ super
(dependent on experience), you can access the following:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• 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 rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.

*Your skills and experience*
You will have a post-secondary qualification in teaching, with qualifications and experience in early learning preferred, as well as:

• Post-secondary qualifications in a language other than English OR Formal Language Qualification OR Statement of Equivalence in speaking in a language other than English.
• A current VIT registration issued by the Victorian Institute of Teaching on commencement of employment.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and EpiPen training.
• A current Victorian driver licence (flexibility to work and travel between nearby kindergarten services will be required).

View The Position Description Here.
*How to apply
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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to
Tanya Thomas, Early Learning Program Manager
via

for a chat.

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.

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