Early Childhood Educators (Diploma) - Multiple Locations

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)
• 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
• Complimentary uniform
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
• 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 Early Childhood Educators (Diploma) to join our well-established services across Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter regions.

These opportunities will be offered on a permanent full-time basis. Candidates who hold an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services and currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered as (working towards) if they have a suitable amount of experience.

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 OR an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
• 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.

**Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume, outlining your preferred location of work**

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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.