Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

About the role

St Nicholas Early Education supports families in nurturing children so they can flourish at home, in care and in communities. It is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) to join its well-established service at Gillieston Heights on a permanent full-time basis. The role allows growth through a variety of learning and development pathways.

Required profile

• An approved Diploma-level qualification for education and care services, in line with national law and regulations
• Child protection qualification
• Current First Aid certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management training
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of an early childhood setting

Required skills

• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of children
• Ability to engage children through age-appropriate activities and experiences
• Knowledge of children's health, hygiene and nutrition needs
• Effective communication with children, families and staff
• Interest in additional needs and challenging behaviours
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in early childhood
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Understanding of child protection, mandatory reporting, workplace health and safety and the NSW Child Safe Standards

What we offer

• $36.57 per hour plus worker retention allowance and superannuation
• Up to 10% off at retailers through the mnBenefits program
• Flexible work to balance work and personal commitments
• Paid training and career progression
• State-of-the-art, 100% green-energy centres
• Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, fitness passport, EAP and flu injections
• 50% off childcare fees for full and part-time employees
• $1,000 staff referral bonus ($1,500 for eligible positions)

Applications are only accepted through the employer's careers page, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek or LinkedIn.