Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week
Here's a little about us:
We're Goodstart and we're all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people
Why choose Goodstart?
Better pay - you'll get at least 4% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2023
We'll help you thrive with p aid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities and resources to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus - you'll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
Leave when you need it the most - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
Retail and childcare discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
4 hours non-contact time to plan, prepare and reflect each week
Be part of a supportive team who will assist you to grow and develop in your role
A bit about the role
* Actively contribute to the education program in the room and collaborate with the Centre team
* Engage and supervise the children at all times, ensuring all learning experiences are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all children
* Put safety first with everything that you do to ensure a safe environment
* Build and maintain strong relationships with families
* Comply with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
* Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
* Contribute your ideas on areas such as community engagement, sustainability and reconciliation
Ok, so what do you need?
* A strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS is a very good start (notice the pun?)
* Share our passion for being child led, with your approach to education
* Planning and implementing some seriously awesome, seriously high-quality educational programs
* Working across a variety of shifts – we'll always do our best to accommodate your preferences
* You'll have to hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or an ACECQA approved equivalent), because that's super important.
Here are a few things about us that you might not know:
* We're the biggest and most trusted provider of early education in Australia.
* We're not for profit, which means it's about the children and about you.
* Our Enterprise Agreement means better pay for you, wellbeing days, mental and physical health support and loads more benefits than you can poke a stick at
* We open from 7:00am – 6:00pm so we can make your hours work for you.
* We've been here for over 10 years. We're basically a household name.
* We're completely Aussie owned and operated
* We care for over 71,000 children and employ over 15,0000 staff, so we know a thing or two
And one more thing:
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 of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Join our team of Educators today Apply now.
Posting Notes: CORRIMAL, WOLLONGONG || NSW || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
About the company
Goodstart Early Learning are here to give your Child the best start to Learning, from Kindergarten to Pre-School and Child Care. Book a Centre tour today.
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