Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - St Nicholas Gillieston Heights
- Support and nurture children''s development in a caring environment.
- Engage children through age-appropriate activities and experiences.
- Collaborate with families and staff to promote children''s wellbeing.
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: $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 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. We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) to join our well-established service at Gillieston Heights on a Permanent 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 Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
- Child protection qualification
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
- Working with Children Check verification number
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Please head to our St Nicholas Careers page if you wish to view the Position Description. *******************************************> 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.
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