Help ensure children & their families are valued & meaningfully included in kindergarten. Hybrid WFH opportunity role for a qualified & experienced early childhood teacher. VECTEA Level 1 Advisor increased take-home pay with salary packaging benefits. Your new role At Uniting Early Learning, we have a range of programs to support children’s development and well-being. We have a special focus on the inclusion of vulnerable children and children with severe disabilities and additional needs. As a Preschool Field Officer, you will be part of the team that promotes and supports inclusion in Victorian government-funded kindergarten programs in the Blackburn area. You will build capacity in Early Childhood Teachers and their teaching teams to create an environment where all children are valued, experience a sense of belonging, and are encouraged to reach their full potential in all areas of development. Some of your key responsibilities include: Assisting in planning and developing teaching strategies to encourage the participation of children with additional needs. Providing support, resources, and information to early childhood professionals, to enable the successful inclusion of children with additional needs. Supporting family-centered practices by offering information or advice on children’s developmental stages and needs, resources, and access to service options to parents and educators. Providing a coordinated service to children and families through working cooperatively with other specialist services and early childhood professionals. Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary super, you can access the following. Salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave 60% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using an Uniting Early Learning Service. Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Your skills and experience You value a holistic approach to reducing the barriers to inclusion and work best in a collaborative culture. You are a strong problem solver and understand the importance of being adaptable in your thinking, considered, and consultative to get the best result. You will also bring: A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent. Additional qualifications in Special Education would be an advantage. Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education and care programs in 3 and 4-year-old-funded kindergartens. A commitment to participate in ongoing reflective practice through supervision and team discussions. Be open to ongoing mentoring to support the development of your practice and ability to build capacity within our early childhood community. View the full position description here. How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Liza Farquhar via liza.farquharvt.uniting.org for a chat. 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. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.