At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a fun, safe environment.
- Company: Hunter Early Childhood Centre, a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, paid lunch breaks, mental health days, and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible work schedule with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Hunter Early Childhood Centre is a child-safe, community owned and not-for-profit organisation providing quality education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Supported by the Board of directors, HECC works to provide a quality educational long day care and pre-school to families in Newcastle. We place a strong focus on ensuring a child safe and secure environment, and dedication to curating family partnerships, child centered practices and overall wellbeing initiatives.
About the roles
We currently have 2 full-time opportunities available. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across the whole service and support the team, working in collaboration with our dedicated educators across the service to ensure we maintain our high standards and strive for excellence. If you love having a diverse work schedule, this could be the role for you! If you have a positive attitude, are dedicated and passionate about early childhood, flexible and wanting to come on board with Newcastle's longest operational childcare service, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits and perks
- Access to Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax)
- Approved for the Staff Retention Grant of 15%
- Quality over Quantity Program Approach
- Small 46 place non-for-profit service with a strong sense of community
- Supportive management team and leadership
- Supportive team culture
- Paid lunch break
- Weekly RDO (for full-time positions)
- Monthly Mental Health RDO
- 90% discount on staff's childcare fees
- Empowered professional development allocation where you decide your learning!
- Employee Assistance Program
- First Aid and Child Protection paid for annually
- 2 hours programming per week per educator
- Professional development learning and mandatory training completed during work hours
Skills and experience
What we are looking for?
- Strong focus on upholding a child safe environment and thorough understanding of safeguarding processes
- Knowledge of the NQF, and Early Years Learning Framework
- Diploma or Certificate III of Early Childhood Education, Diploma desirable
- Positivity and professionalism
- A verified WWCC
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of highly experienced educators
- An all rounder with the focus on positive child and family relationships
Early Childhood Educators in Newcastle employer: Hunter Early Childhood Centre
Hunter Early Childhood Centre offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, focusing on child-centered practices and family partnerships. Employees have the opportunity to work across various roles within the service, promoting professional growth and development. The organization is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and education, making it an attractive place for passionate educators.
Contact Details:
Hunter Early Childhood Centre Recruitment Team
