Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) - St Nicholas

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Flexibility to balance work and life

Paid sector-leading training

50% childcare discounts

Staff referral bonuses

Job summary

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW is seeking Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) to join our well-established service on a permanent basis with options for full-time or part-time work.

You will contribute to nurturing children's development, engage families and access sector-leading training, supported by a comprehensive benefits package including mnBenefits, salary packaging and 50% childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development stages and needs.
• Ability to engage children with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and nutrition for children.
• Strong communication with children, families and staff.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and nurture children's development through daily learning experiences.
• Engage with families to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Maintain safe, healthy and inclusive learning environments.
• Participate in training and career progression opportunities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Engaging children

Health and nutrition knowledge

Communication with families

Adaptability to physical requirements

Commitment to professional development

Education

Certificate III or Diploma

Job description

Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma) - St Nicholas

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $32.47 - $36.57 per hour+ 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: Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply),EAP and flu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

The Role

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 seekingEarly Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma)to join our well-established service at Lochinvar on a permanent part-time or 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.

Experience / Criteria

• 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
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and the nutrition needs of children
• 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:

• 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 Certificate III or Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
• 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.