Introduction

St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

- Christ first
- Serve one another
- Strive for excellence
- Do what is right
- Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description

Service Educators are responsible for providing education and care for children enrolled at the Service, consistent with our philosophy and curriculum and according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

Educators work in collaboration with the other Educators, Room Leaders, the Educational Leader and the Nominated Supervisor.

In respect of the Mission

- To uphold the vision of the Centre, support and teach Biblical truths and encourage families and staff of the Centre through prayers and other ways that meet their needs.

In respect of Personal Faith

- An active member of a Christian church who seeks, promotes and displays Christian teaching.
- Participate in regular staff evaluation which examines personal, spiritual and professional development.





In respect of Education and Care of Children

- implement a high quality education and care curriculum for all enrolled children in conjunction with the Room Leader and other Educators and is consistent with -
- The Service philosophy, procedures and policies;
- Education and Care Services National Regulations;
- Education and Care Services National Law;
- The National Quality Standards;
- Early Years Learning Framework.

- Promote the best interests of the children, particularly in responding to children’s strengths, interests and individual wellbeing needs.
- Contribute to planning cycle and review within the room under the guidance of the room leader icluding documentation of children’s learning and development
- Engage in critical reflection of children’s learning opportunities.
- Support the planning and development of an inclusive environment that optimizes every child’s learning and overall well being and maintains each child's dignity and rights.
- Contribute to the development of an setting for children which -
- Is ready for operation at the beginning of each day;
- Reflects children’s curiosity, exploration and problem solving;
- Acknowledges the importance of the indoor and outdoor environments as the ‘third teacher’
- Provokes practices and discussions to support environmental sustainability.




- Ensure each child has a sense of Being, Belonging and Becoming within the Service;
- Planned activities meet the developmental needs and interests of the children;
- Contribute to documentation;

- Ensure that all regulations, licensing guidelines, policies and procedures are observed;

In respect of Partnerships with Families and community

- Build and maintain professional, inclusive, respectful and positive relationships with families of the Service, recognizing their role as the child's first teacher.
- Draw on the knowledge and experience of families to support their children’s learning;
- Engage positively in the orientation, enrolment and transition processes for families and children, with guidance from the Nominated Supervisor and Room Leader;

In respect of Partnerships with other Educators and Professionals

- Develop positive and ethical channels of communication that are based on principles of mutual respect, equity and fairness;
- Support staff to implement the program;
- Ensure students on placement are positively welcomed, supported and assisted;
- Ensure the Nominated Supervisor is informed of any problem arising, which would affect the children, the service’s approval or rating, the regulatory and legal compliance or the smooth running of the Service;
- Be involved in the Service’s Quality Improvement Plan and assist to implement this as directed;
- Perform additional duties as required by (see responsible to) as are within your knowledge, skills and capabilities.
- Maintain supplies and equipment levels for the room or Service; <

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Salamander Bay)
🏢 St Philip's Christian Education
📍 Salamander Bay