Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator

Part-Time 28.72 - 28.72 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support children’s growth in a nurturing and inclusive kindergarten environment.
  • Company: Join Uniting, a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in early childhood education.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, discounts on childcare, and salary packaging options for living expenses.
  • Other info: Flexible part-time roles with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your career in early education.
  • Qualifications: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and a passion for child development.

The predicted salary is between 28.72 - 28.72 $ per hour.

Part-time, ongoing role plus lunch cover position at our kindergarten in Clyde North
Help nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning
Mentoring and professional development available
Your new role
As an Early Childhood Educator at our Dharrang Balit Uniting Kindergarten in Clyde North, you will support children to thrive in an inclusive, values-led early learning environment.

We have two roles available at this time - one part-time ongoing role for 52.5 hours per fortnight (26.25 hours per week), and one lunch cover position.

At Uniting, our Early Childhood Educators play a vital role in creating warm, engaging, and responsive spaces where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a meaningful change, this is your opportunity to grow within a team that’s deeply committed to child-centred practice and social impact.

You’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality education and care programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

Working alongside our experienced team, you’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and the broader community, supporting each child’s individual learning and development journey.

About Early Learning at Uniting

You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning directorate – a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families.

We champion safety, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we’re driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

  • In addition to your salary starting at $28.72 per hour + super, you will enjoy:
  • Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
  • Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
  • A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
  • A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
  • Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
  • Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
  • Your skills and experience

You’ll be right at home at Uniting if you're passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that children's safety, wellbeing and development should always come first.

You’re an empathetic, enthusiastic educator who believes in every child’s right to belong, learn, and thrive.

You hold (or are working towards) a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and bring a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you bring heart to everything you do.

You’ll bring with you

  • A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).
  • First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Regulations, including first aid, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management.
  • Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
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Early Childhood Educator employer: Uniting

Uniting is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to thrive both at home and in our vibrant Melbourne office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful social change in the AOD, Wellbeing & Homelessness Services sector.

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Contact Details:

Uniting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Education
Child-Centred Practice
Reflective Practice
Continuous Improvement
First Aid Training
Anaphylaxis Management
Emergency Asthma Management