Role: Senior Educator
Centre: Goodstart Caloundra
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Pay: Up to $41.05 + Superannuation + Benefits
Benefits
* 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 childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
* Scholarships up to $6,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Diploma in ECEC
* Better pay – at least 5% above the award rate
* 50% discount off childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
* Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools
* Paid professional development
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
* Free annual flu shot (optional)
* Option to purchase extra leave for greater work life balance
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
About Goodstart Caloundra
* Located in the heart of Caloundra, with easy access to shopping centres, schools, and public transport
* Embracing the vision "Together as a family for children", fostering a warm and supportive team culture
* Beautiful, spacious outdoor play areas featuring mature trees, sandpits, swings, and an Indigenous yarning circle
* Under new and experienced leadership
Responsibilities
As a Lead Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.
Qualifications
* 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
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, 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.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
Contact Metty Ganhewage from our Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9648 9838 or via email mganhewage@goodstart.org.au
#J-18808-Ljbffr