Company description: Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life. Job description: Role: Senior Educator Centre: Goodstart Mount Gambier Employment Type: Full Time | 38 Hours Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career Be paid at least 5% above award Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? A place where you can shape children's lives in the crucial years of their development and contribute to better outcomes for the future? As a Senior Educator you will be a team player, collaborating with the Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children.?You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.?? About Goodstart Mount Gambier: * Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre in Mount Gambier is located in a safe and secure pocket of our community, close to main roads and shops as well as local schools - making the daily drop-off and pick-up much simpler and stress free for busy families. * Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years' Learning Framework and our rooms – from Nursery to Preschool – are all geared with this in mind. * We aim to provide a homely atmosphere for the children and to provide natural and inviting place spaces for children of all ages * One of the many attractive features of our centre is the number of shade structures we have in our outside yards. We have carefully designed and planned spaces to encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability – while giving children the scope to explore, play and let their imaginations roam. * A major focus for our centre is how working with the broader community can help us enrich the children's learning experience. What?Goodstart can offer you: Better pay - you'll get at least?5% above the award rate 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career? Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance?? Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of?early learning and care and a not-for-profit?social enterprise, we exist purely to improve?the lives of Australia's children and their families You'll need: Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards Current South Australian Working with Childrens Check How to apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ****** Supporting our people and protecting our children We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Safety is our priority, and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/JdO_Ut3pmIw #gseducator To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42410645