Early Learning Educator

**Early Learning Educator or Teacher - Certificate 3, Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher.**

**Location**: Darby Street, Newcastle

We have multiple exciting opportunities for Certificate 3, Diploma Educator or Early Childhood Teacher to join our team

**What's on offer?**

**Early Childhood Teacher** - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday's

**Certificate 3 or Diploma Educator** - Full-time opportunity & Casual Opportunities
- If you have different availability that's okay, let's chat about it _

**Why work for us?**

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

- 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay + Super Contributions after 12 months service
- Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight - Increase your take home pay
- Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Access to 9% discount on Medibank private health insurance + more benefits
- Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650
- Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working options including RDO's, additional show holidays, study leave
- Career and development opportunities including paid professional development
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment

**The Opportunity**

**Unlocking Boundless Potential for Little Stars**

Embark on an exciting journey with us at Samaritans Early Learning Centre, where our doors open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM to welcome the next generation of brilliant minds

**Dynamic Learning Adventures for Ages 6 Weeks to 6 Years**
Dive into a world of age-appropriate programs that spark creativity, curiosity, and joy in children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our mission is to turn each day into a thrilling learning adventure, cultivating skills and confidence that will shape their future success.

**Unleashing Potential Through Innovative Learning Environments**

As a key player in our team, you'll be at the heart of crafting environments that not only meet but exceed individual learning outcomes. Your passion and dedication will create an atmosphere where every child can flourish

**Connecting Communities Through Quality Practices**

We believe in staying ahead of the curve, and that's why we're seeking someone with a keen awareness of cutting-edge educational trends. Your role extends beyond the classroom, involving families, children, the community, and our dedicated team of educators and stakeholders. It's a collaborative journey towards excellence

**Ready to be a part of something extraordinary?
**Essential Criteria**:

- Certificate III, Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or Early Childhood Degree qualification or approved qualification by ACECQA
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice with children
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a harmonious team environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of Child Protection Legislation
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in Early Childhood

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working With Children Check, Criminal history check, First aid/CPR with Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

**Who we are?**
Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia._