Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - Casuals

St Nicholas Early Education is a community in which children aged 0-5 develop the cultural, spiritual, physical, and educational skills to belong in a contemporary world. We do this through the delivery of child-centred, play-based, and Reggio Emilia-inspired early education and care.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Above award rate of pay
• Recognised paid overtime
• $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
• Complimentary uniform
• Our purpose built centres are now powered by 100% green energy
• Paid Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Full or part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare and more

WHAT OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY

A parent testimonial from Britt a Mum at St Nicholas Early Education.

She loves sending her children to St Nick’s because she feels that it’s a beautiful learning environment with a warm and welcoming team of educators. Britt also appreciates the centre’s Transition to School Program because it’s preparing her children for their advancement to primary education.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking casual Diploma qualified Educators to join our well-established services across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of children
• The capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of development
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and the nutrition needs of children
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff
• Experience in / or interest in additional needs / challenging behaviours
• A commitment to your own ongoing professional development in Early Childhood
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements involved within an Early Childhood setting

Demonstrated understanding of:

• National Quality Framework (NQF);
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
• Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• An approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
• Child protection qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Working with Children Check verification number 

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.

Additional Information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Code of Conduct.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.