Early childhood educators - certificate iii and diploma - forster

St Nicholas Early Education is seeking passionate, dedicated, and experienced educators to join our brand new centre in Forster, NSW. We are looking for Certificate III and Diploma qualified educators to make a difference in our community.

• Support and partner with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in the community.
• Deliver high‐quality early childhood education in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and all relevant legislative requirements.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and inclusive environment that promotes child protection, mandatory reporting, workplace health and safety and cultural responsiveness.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre.

• Approved Certificate III or Diploma level qualification for the purposes of education and care services, national law and regulations.
• Current child protection qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training.
• Valid Working with Children Check verification number.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NQF, EYLF, child protection, mandatory reporting and workplace health and safety issues and practices.

• Competitive remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour plus Worker Retention Allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Paid sector‐leading training and career progression pathways.
• Access to state‐of‐the‐art, purpose‐built centre powered by 100% green energy.
• Employer‐funded parental leave, salary packaging and corporate benefits including a fitness passport, employee assistance program and flu injections.
• 50% off childcare fees for all full‐time and part‐time employees.
• Staff referral bonus of $1,000 (eligible positions: $1,500).

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

The Diocese of Maitland‐Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. All staff must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and NSW Child Safe Standards.