Childcare Educator Diploma or Working Towards Diploma

Kinda Kapers; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Career progression

Childcare fee discount

Training & development

Rotational rosters

Job summary

Kinda Kapers in Newcastle and surrounding regions seeks nurturing Diploma educators to lead and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

We welcome experienced Cert III educators working towards Diploma; roles involve overseeing learning in rooms, collaboration, and contributing to a supportive team.

We offer above-award wages, professional development, career progression, subsidised childcare, mentoring, and flexible rosters.

Qualifications

• Diploma or working towards Diploma required.
• ACECQA approved Diploma or Cert III preferred.
• First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Approved Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to move between centres as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision, care and education within our rooms.
• Lead with compassion and foster collaboration within the team.
• Mentor junior staff and support ongoing training and development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare knowledge

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Childcare Educator Diploma or Working Towards Diploma

Full-time Positions - Diploma or Working Towards Diploma

Kinda Kapersare family owned Early Learning Centres with locations across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. We cater for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years,and have been educating and caring for the children of the Hunter for over 30 years!

We are seeking a nurturing, caring, energetic, and motivated, qualified & experienced Diploma educators to join our team. We would also happily discuss with experienced Cert III educators that are keen to work towards their Diploma.

Candidates should be eager to embark on the next phase of their career, taking on the pivotal role of overseeing the supervision, care, and education within our rooms. We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrating exemplary skills in nurturing young minds while fostering a supportive team dynamic. If you are passionate about shaping the future generation and are ready to lead with compassion and dedication, we invite you to join our team as a childcare room leader.

Child safety is our highest priority, guiding every policy, procedure, and training initiative at Kinda Kapers. Our commitment is transparent, proactive, and continuously reviewed to ensure the absolute highest standards for children.

As a member of the Kinda Kapers family, we offer our employees:

Above-award wages for experienced staff & those continuing professional development! (7-10% above award rates!; PLUS Worker Retention Bonus of further +15%!). An hourly rate that is equivalent to $77,765k pa for Diplomas depending on experience. ECTs please contact us to discuss (Depending on experience)

Opportunities for growth, development and career advancement at one of our seven centres around the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland region

An inclusive and welcoming team environment to work and study.

Chance for career progression – embedded mentoring program at each service, where senior staff mentor junior staff through their studies, setting and achieving professional goals and navigating advancement and training in the industry.

Unlimited opportunities to conduct online training through the ECA Hub

Rotational rosters that allow for work-life balance, offering allocated days off

Significantly subsidised childcare fees for employees working directly with children

All Applicants are required to have:

A passion to educate and care for children

A willingness to learn and work within a team environment

An approachable, friendly and positive attitude

The ability to have fun and enjoy the company of children

An approved Working with Children’s Check

Trained Applicants are required to have:

An ACECQA approved a Diploma or Cert III

First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to plan, program and engage with children in their learning experiences.

Musthave:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Approachable, friendly, caring, and positive nature.

Able to work as a team member.

A genuine passion for educating and caring for children.

A degree of flexibility as moving between centres may be required.

Experience across all ages groups.

If you possess these qualities, and want to join our team, we would love to hear from you.