Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Chisholm

St Nicholas Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Remuneration: hourly with allowances

Flexibility to balance work and life

Growth through training and career/pro

Facilities: green energy centres

Employer-funded parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP and flu injections

50% childcare discount

Staff referral bonuses

Job summary

St Nicholas Early Education invites applications for a permanent full-time Early Childhood Teacher role at our Chisholm Service. You will collaborate with the Educational Leader to develop and evolve the curriculum and oversee progress in your designated room.

The role includes access to leadership support and professional development opportunities across services. You will be part of a supportive network with wellbeing programs and site-level resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the relevant authority.
• NSW accredited Teacher status.
• Child protection qualification required.
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training.
• Working with Children Check verification number.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the curriculum in cooperation with the Educational Leader.
• Monitor student progress and support staff development.
• Lead a designated room and contribute to team learning and wellbeing programs.
• Ensure alignment with NQF, EYLF and safeguarding standards.

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

NSW accredited Teacher

Child protection qualification

First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training

Working with Children Check verification number

Job description

The Benefits

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

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $41.82 - $57.87 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 benefits including;
  • 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.

In co-operation with the Educational Leader, The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for the development and evolution of the curriculum and progress of the designated room.

You will be part of a unique team environment, with a network of support across services as well as comprehensive wellbeing programs. As an Early Childhood Teacher you will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our support office teams.

This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Chisholm Service.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share information with parent’s daily
• Effective implementation of the ELYF curriculum suitable to the needs and interests of children in care
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers in their professional development
• Demonstrated experience in assessing needs of children, monitoring their progress and ensuring school reading when applicable
• Excellent organizational skills and concise record management

Demonstrated understanding of:

1. National Quality Framework (NQF);
2. Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
3. Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (mandatory), OR an approved Diploma level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their teaching degree will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
• NSW accredited Teacher
• Child protection qualification
• 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.