Casual Educators Newcastle

Affinity Education Group; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Shift app

No weekend work

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

Learn academy access

Wellbeing program

Discounts

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is seeking casual educators to work across multiple Affinity centres in the Wyong / Hamlyn Terrace area. You will be supported by a Centre Manager and team of educators to deliver high-quality early childhood education.

Choose hours and days that fit your schedule, typically Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, with no weekend work. Earn competitive rates from AUD 32 to AUD 37 per hour, plus a uniform and access to the Affinity Learning Academy for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent).
• Willing to travel between multiple services and be available on short notice.
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Prior experience in a long day care service.

Responsibilities

• Support educators across different rooms at the centre.
• Engage with children, families and team members.
• Assist with daily centre practices.
• Support educators with children's learning and documentation.

Skills

Flexible hrs

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Job description

Join our team of casual educators and work across multiple Affinity centres, based in the Wyong / Hamlyn Terrace area. Each centre has its own unique community spirit, and is led by an experienced and committed Centre Manager, supported by an Assistant Centre Manager and team of educators.

Visit our Affinity website to locate our services within the Wyong / Hamlyn Terrace area!

Benefits

• A casual position where you choose the hours and days you work to fit in with your schedule!
• Ability to accept shifts via an application easily downloadable to your mobile device – accept shifts any time of the day!
• Work between Monday – Friday within the opening and closing hours of the centres from 6am to 6pm – NO WEEKEND WORK
• Competitive rates from $32 - $37 per hour + Uniform provided
• Gain experience working across multiple Affinity centres – No two days are the same!
• Opportunity to gain a permanent position!
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy. Cert 3 to Diploma and Leadership and Management courses with additional pedagogy from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including Lifeworks
• Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers

The Role

• Support educators across different rooms at the centre
• Engage with children, families and team members
• Assist with daily centre practices
• Support educators with children's learning and documentation

You already have:

• Completed a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Willing to travel between multiple services and be available on short notice
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Prior experience in a long day care service

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.