Casual Educator Portland Vic

Uniting Careers • Portland, OR

5d • $28

About The Position

In Portland, early learning and after-school care aren’t just services they’re an important part of the community. As a casual educator, you’ll help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn, whether they’re taking their first steps into kinder or winding down after a busy school day. You’ll be part of a shared casual pool across Bundarra Kindergarten and Portland North Primary OSHC. You’ll have opportunities to pick up casual work across the week, giving you flexibility and variety, while staying connected to one local team. This role can suit educators at different stages of life, whether you’re studying, returning to the sector, easing into semi-retirement, or simply looking for flexible hours that fit around other commitments. Even a few regular shifts a week can make a big difference to our children and families.

Requirements

• Energetic, positive approach to working with children and can help create a safe, fun environment.
• Team player who can build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Working With Children Check-ready
• First aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma trained (we can support you to obtain this).
• If you are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent) you can pick up shifts across both Kindergarten and OSHC programs in Portland.
• If you are starting your career in Early Childhood Services, you can begin working in OSHC if you: hold an approved alternative qualification e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Science, or a Diploma of Community Services, ( check your qualification here ) or are willing to commence an approved qualification within 3 months of starting.

Benefits

• Make a genuine difference in your local community
• Work with children aged 3–12 across two programs
• Access term-time Kindergarten hours and OSHC shifts
• Pick up additional hours during school holidays with vacation care
• Build relationships across one connected organisation
• A 25 % casual loading added to your hourly rate
• Access to salary packaging benefits for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more
• Paid under the VECT Award when working in kindergarten
• Paid under the Children’s Services Award when working in OSHC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree