**Role**: Educator
**Location**: Hobart West
**Centre**: Goodstart Hobart West
**Employment Type**: Full time (38hrs per week)
**Pay**: $28.62 - $30.23 per hr
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
Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.
As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.
**About Goodstart Hobart West**:
Goodstart Hobart West offers a stimulating and modern workplace with unique indoor and outdoor play areas. You'll work in a well-equipped room that encourages creativity and engagement with children, enhancing both their development and your teaching experience.
Join a diverse team driven by the UN Rights of the Child, with a supportive Centre Director who has years of experience leading large centres. Benefit from a dynamic team culture where multiple languages are spoken, fostering inclusivity and connection.
We offer flexible working hours on a rotating roster, with dedicated programming time so you can focus on delivering quality education without compromising your work-life balance.
Take advantage of our onsite training room and continuous learning opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of early childhood education while contributing to a high-demand centre that supports children's growth from birth to 6 years.
**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 up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Paid professional development
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
**You'll need**:
Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current TAS Working with Children Check
How to apply
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.
📌 Educator
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
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