Introduction
Join our expanding team as we welcome more children and families!
Benefits
* mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
* Remuneration: $27.00 per hour - $51.50 (depending on qualification).
* Worker Retention Allowance.
* Super Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility.
* Growth: Paid sector‐leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
* Facilities: State of the art, purpose‐built centres powered by 100% green energy.
* Additional Benefits:
o Employer‐funded parental leave
o Salary packaging
o Corporate benefits including Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
o EAP and flu injections
o 50% off childcare fees for all full and part time employees
o $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
Description
Due to increased community demand, our Maitland service is expanding our licensed capacity and we're looking for passionate Early Childhood Educators and an Early Childhood Teacher to join us in our new space. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, with the chance to contribute to the next stage of our service and support more local children and families. St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities. We are currently seeking Early Childhood Educators (Certifocate III & Diploma) and an Early Childhood Teacher to join our well‐established service at Maitland on a Permanent Full‐Time basis. You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
Skills and Experiences
* 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.
* 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 the 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.
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.
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