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Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - St Nicholas MaitlandPosted: 16/12/2024
Closing Date: 16/01/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
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 programRemuneration: Above Award rate of pay and paid overtimeFlexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibilityGrowth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathwaysFacilities: State of the Art, purpose-built centres powered by 100% green energyAdditional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including:Fitness Passport, EAP and flu injections50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)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 Maitland 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.
Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of childrenThe capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of developmentKnowledge of health, hygiene and the nutrition needs of childrenThe ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staffExperience in / or interest in additional needs / challenging behavioursA commitment to your own ongoing professional development in early childhoodThe ability to undertake the physical requirements involved within an early childhood settingDemonstrated understanding of:
National Quality Framework (NQF);Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practicesQUALIFICATIONS An approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulationsCurrent First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management trainingWorking with Children Check verification numberIf you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education, we would love to hear from you!
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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 backgrounds. 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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