Employment Details Work Hours: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available Centre Hours: Monday – Friday, between 6:30 am – 6:00 pm Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator looking for a rewarding career in a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation? Join Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre (CMCC) and be part of a team that has been shaping young lives since 1963! We are seeking qualified educators to join our growing organisation and help us continue delivering high-quality education and care for children across the Cessnock Local Government Area. Whether you’re beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! Who We Are Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre (CMCC) is a non-profit, community-based organisation committed to providing exceptional early childhood education and care. As a registered charity, we operate seven services, with an eighth preschool opening in mid-2025. Our services include: ✔ Two Long Day Care Centres ✔ One Preschool (with another opening soon!) ✔ Four Out of School Hours (OOSH) Services Our educators are supported by a dedicated team, including management, educational leaders, catering, transport/logistics, and maintenance teams—ensuring that you can focus on what truly matters: nurturing and educating young children. About the Role As an Early Childhood Educator, you will: Develop and implement engaging educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Framework (NQF). Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues to create a warm, inclusive, and safe learning environment. Document children’s progress using an online platform to support their development. Collaborate with a passionate team to maintain consistency and high standards across the centre. Ensure health & safety standards are met, following procedures to maintain a safe and nurturing space for children. What We’re Looking For We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified educators who are committed to creating positive learning experiences for children. Essential : ✔ Certificate III, Diploma in early childhood education (or equivalent qualification) ✔ Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) ✔ First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting) Desirable: ✔ Understanding of the EYLF & NQF ✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills ✔ Time management & organisational abilities ✔ Creativity and enthusiasm in designing educational programs Why Choose CMCC? We believe in supporting and valuing our educators, offering: ✅ Competitive industry pay rates ✅ 20% discount on childcare fees for employees ✅ CMCC uniform polo shirt provided ✅ Free Employee Benefits Program – access to exclusive retail discounts ✅ Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling and wellbeing support ✅ Ongoing professional development & training to enhance your career ✅ Dedicated programming & planning time to focus on quality education ✅ Strong support network – including a Director, Educational Leader, Centre Managers & HR team ✅ A chance to work with a respected not-for-profit organisation that puts children first ✅ An opportunity to make a lasting impact in the local community
