Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
St Joseph's Family Services (SJFS) is a highly professional and integrated child and family focused organisation offering innovative, inclusive and responsive early education and care services to the Port Macquarie Hastings community. As an Early Childhood Educator you will contribute to providing a safe, enriching and caring environment in any of our three centres for children and their families.
We are fortunate to have three centres who collaborate and share resources and support each other in our valuable work with children and families.
When you join us, you know you are making a difference to the lives of the people we care for and their families.
St Joseph's Family Services (SJFS) is a part of St Agnes' Catholic Parish, a Catholic community located in beautiful Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of NSW, Australia. Since the first St Agnes' Catholic Church was built in 1878, the Parish has played an essential role in caring for, guiding and growing, the local community.
As a part of the Parish, SJFS receives wonderful support and resources from the wider Parish business structures, which adds to our enjoyable and supportive work environments.
ABOUT THE ROLE SJFS are seeking Early Childhood Educators who are currently studying or hold a Certificate III or Diploma to join our casual pool. As a casual Educator you will be working across all of our three centres, St Agnes' Early Education Centre, Joey's House Early Education Centre and St Joseph's Preschool and Long Day Care.
All three centres have a long and trusted history in providing childcare and preschool education services to the Port Macquarie, Hastings and Camden Haven areas. Joining an established and supportive team, you will have the flexibility to work various shifts over the weekdays from 7:00 – 17:40.
Once experienced in SJFS, there is potential for permanent positions across the centres in a part-time or full-time capacity.
At SJFS our team of educators each contribute to providing a safe, enriching and caring environment for children and their families. We work collaboratively to create stimulating, educational and inclusive environments where children love to come to learn through play and educators equally enjoy their partnerships with colleagues, children and families. Educators also enjoy many and varied professional development opportunities working with SJFS.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES Working for a reputable , longstanding, values-based organisation A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive work environment Above Award conditions An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family As a corporate partner of Westpac , employees will have access to special offers, discounts and financial information. You will have access to great employee perks including Fitness Passport & discounted Allied health services , I.E Remedial massage, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology etc. Paid professional learning and development and study assistance for approved courses PAID OVERTIME for staff meetings to show our appreciation! 2 weeks Christmas shut down – Guaranteed time off with your family! WHO YOU ARE You are committed to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principle Studying or hold a Certificate III or Diploma NSW Working with Children Check clearance or the ability to obtain Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and families Ability to work effectively within a team Demonstrated commitment to providing quality early education and care Be prepared to work across the weekdays between 7.00–17:30 HOW TO APPLY For further information about the role, please contact Paige Kerry at Human Resources PH: 02 6588 7444.
Applicants will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on role.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: There is no closing date for this position. Please apply immediately if interested. Applications will be actioned upon submission.
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