Educator Cert III

• Up to $31.83/hr  + Super + Salary Packaging
• Full time 12 month contract till May 2026
• Working with preschool children during preschool terms

About the Opportunity

UnitingCare Forestville Preschool, a 4 unit community-based Preschool, has a strong focus on inclusion and support for children with additional needs. Our goal is to enable equitable education outcomes against the five outcome areas of the EYLF for all children in our service. In this role you will assist and support the delivery of the educational program across all preschool classrooms and work in the Extended Hours Program.

What you'll be doing in this roleAs a Certificate III Qualified Educator, you'll provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework

Your work may include:

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children's interest, strengths, and abilities.

Who we're looking for

• Must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, with previous on the job experience (preferred)
• Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
• A work history that demonstrates, programming, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework (National Standard)
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• You'll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting Early LearningWhen you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you

• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children's Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to applyIf you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.