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IntroductionThe BenefitsSt 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)Description:The RoleSt Nicholas Early Education are currently seeking motivated and experienced educators to support the growth of our Fletcher centre. Having been a St Nicholas service for 6 months now, we are excited to expand our team to cater for the demand from families in our community to provide high quality education and care for their children. Join our Fletcher team now to be part of this exciting journey!We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) to join our well-established service at Fletcher 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/CriteriaSkills and Experiences: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 practicesQUALIFICATIONSAn approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulationsChild protection qualificationCurrent 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! 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.Additional InformationThe 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 Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr