Goodstart Early Learning
Educator/Cook
Goodstart Tallegudgera
Part-Time / 25 hours per week / M-F 9am-2.30pm
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? Whether you're already working in early years or are just starting out, we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
As an Educator you will be a team player, collaborating with the Senior Educators 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.
**In the Educator Role (3.5 hours per day) you will**:
Actively contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team as a lunch-cover float Educator
Engage and supervise the children at all times
Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
Comply with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
**In the Cook role (2.5 hours per day) you will**:
Support the health and wellbeing of the children through planning, heating and preparing nutritious meals and snacks
Prepare meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements and allergies. Meals are provided by a national supplier and need to be heated and served
Order food supplies in consultation with the Centre Director
Ensure safe and hygienic storage, handling and preparation of food and drinks
Have a willingness to learn and be a part of the team
Possess strong communication skills and be reliable and punctual
**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**:
Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current QLD 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.
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