**Full-Time**
**Newcastle**
**Operating under new Centre Director**
**What we offer**
Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. You will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, collaborative team environment with a group of people that are warm, inspiring, passionate about social justice and advocacy, as well as:
- Parental leave 14 weeks plus paid super contributions
- Salary Packaging up to $611.50 per fortnight
- Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
- Career and development opportunities within the wider organisation
- Payroll giving program
**THE ROLE**
Reporting to the Nominated Supervisor, the Educators responsibilities will include either the development and/ or implementation of age appropriate programmes and educational learning for the children. This is achieved through having a detailed knowledge of quality practice that reflects current trends and includes a collaborative approach with families, children, the community, educators / staff members and stakeholders. A key focus of this role is to enhance individual learning outcomes by creating an environment that develops the abilities and confidence for each child attending the center.
**THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- **Cert III** qualification in Early Education and Childcare
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice with children
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a harmonious team environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of Child Protection Legislation
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in Early Childhood
**THE COMPANY**
For over 30 years Samaritans has been providing unconditional support to many different groups of people. Samaritans core values of **compassion, integrity and justice** continue to be central to everything we do.
**_Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people._**:
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia._