Early Childhood Educator

• Join a longstanding team supporting children to explore, discover and learn
• Long day care service operating 6:45am – 6:00pm in Hobart CBD
• Full or part-time permanent role, competitive sector rates + salary packaging

About the opportunity

Located on Melville Street in the heart of the Hobart CBD, our Early Learning service supports children to explore, discover and learn.

We are looking to grow our longstanding team of Teachers and Educators team and this role will assist our Lead Educators working across one or multiple rooms directly with children to deliver and contribute to the early learning program.

You will play a pivotal role to our ongoing commitment for improving outcomes for children and changing their life trajectories.

Learn more about our childcare service in Hobart.

What’s on offer

Full or part-time permanent role joining a longstanding and supportive team of Teachers and Educators.

In addition to an hourly rate, leave loading and superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits. We also offer a 60% staff discount on childcare through Uniting and access to 10 weeks paid parental leave.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program. 

About you

You are a motivated and experienced Educator with a passion for learning. Working well within a team, you are proactive in your day-to-day work and collaborate with the Lead Educator and others to ensure we are meeting the needs of the children and expectations of their families.

Holding a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent) you have a sound knowledge of early learning quality and educational frameworks.

You contribute to all learning environments, providing feedback to Lead Educators on the program and support the documenting of learning across the day.

View the full position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’d like to know more please contact Marie Dupre, Centre Director via email: marie.dupre@vt.uniting.org.

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. 

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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