About the Opportunity

• Base hourly rate up to $30 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + Super
• Opportunity for career development with one of Australia’s leading early learning providers
• Work for an organisation that has a positive impact on the community

Uniting is currently seeking Casual Educators (Certificate 3) to join the team at Uniting Forest Preschool Belrose!

What you’ll be doing in this role

As an Early Learning casual, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of the educational program for the children. You’ll also 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 care work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.

Who we’re looking for

• Certificate III Early Childhood Education, with previous on the job experience (preferred)
• 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.

What we offer you 

• $500 referral bonus
• Paid Allocated programming/observation time
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Corporate discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression
• Casuals able to work across multiple centres 

About the Service

Uniting Forest Preschool Belrose has been an integral part of our community for many years, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Within our purpose-built preschool nestled in the grounds of Belrose Uniting Church, our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and offers stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check (prior to commencement of the position)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
• Reference Checks

Uniting is a safeguarding organisation, promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people we serve, including children, young people, seniors and people with Disability. We are a Child Safe Organisation and commit to respecting children and taking action to keep children safe.

How to apply

If 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.