Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Singleton

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:

• 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 Bonnie a Mum at St Nicholas Early Education.

“I’m just so fortunate that both of my children can come to St Nicholas and experience a nurturing environment,” Bonnie says. 

“For me, dropping my kids off every day, knowing that they’re in a safe environment, they’re loved, they’re cared for, to me that means the world,” Bonnie continues. “I don’t have to go to work worrying about where they are, what they’re doing or who is looking after them.”

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In co-operation with the Educational Leader, The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for the development and evolution of the curriculum and progress of the designated room. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you are expected to be an active team member of a team which provides high quality Early Childhood education and care to children.

This position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Singleton Service.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share information with parent’s daily
• Effective implementation of the ELYF curriculum suitable to the needs and interests of children in care
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers in their professional development
• Demonstrated experience in assessing needs of children, monitoring their progress and ensuring school reading when applicable
• Excellent organizational skills and concise record management

Demonstrated understanding of:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (mandatory), OR an approved Diploma level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their teaching degree will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
• NSW accredited Teacher
• 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 Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.

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.