Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Lochinvar

If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internalCareers Portal .Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas LochinvarPosted : 05 / 06 / 2025Closing Date : 05 / 07 / 2025Job Type : Permanent - Part TimeLocation : LochinvarJob Category : Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including : mnBenefits program : Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits programRemuneration : Range $40.00 - $50.00 per hour plus paid overtime.Flexibility : 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 benefitsincluding;Fitness Passport (T&C's apply) ,EAP andflu injectionsPaid annual NESA accreditation fee + other industry-leading training50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)About UsAt St Nicholas Early Education, we partner with families to support and inspire children as they grow into confident, capable learners.

Our services are built on respect, inclusion and a deep commitment to children's wellbeing and development, both in care and in their wider communities.The OpportunityWe are seeking a passionate and committed Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Lochinvar.

In this role, you will work closely with the Educational Leader to guide curriculum development and support the learning journey of children in your designated room.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, well-connected team with access to resources and guidance from our Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.This opportunity will be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE / CRITERIAExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share information with parent's dailyEffective implementation of the ELYF curriculum suitable to the needs and interests of children in careDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers in their professional developmentDemonstrated experience in assessing needs of children, monitoring their progress and ensuring school reading when applicableExcellent organizational skills and concise record managementDemonstrated understanding of : National Quality Framework (NQF);Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practicesQUALIFICATIONSDegree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (mandatory),ORan approved Diploma level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their teaching degree will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).NSW accredited TeacherCurrent First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management trainingWorking with Children Check verification numberIf you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you!APPLYnow.

• Please notethat by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.
• 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 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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