Role: Early Childhood Senior Educator
Location: South-East Queensland Region, QLD – All centres are located within the South-East Queensland regional area in QLD
Salary Range: Senior Educators - ranging from $37.47 p/hr to $38.02 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
We offer quality long day-care programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives in the South-East Queensland region in QLD, Australia. Click here to see our various South-East Queensland regional area locations - QLD .
Our key benefits include:
1. Helping provide the best start to a child’s life
2. Making a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
3. Getting the flexibility and support needed to live a balanced life
4. Being paid above award wages, with a host of additional benefits
Are you seeking a meaningful career, a supportive culture, and growth opportunities? Whether you’re experienced in early years or just starting out, we’d love to discuss which of our opportunities suits you best.
We’re Goodstart ! – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
At Goodstart, we’re dedicated to laying the foundation for better lives through exceptional early learning experiences, and we value great people like you! Our team—from centre directors to teachers—works together to make a real difference during those crucial early years.
Safety, health, and wellbeing are core to our values; they are a commitment we uphold daily for children, families, and staff.
Your Impact!
As a Senior Educator, you will collaborate with your team to observe, inform, and improve our educational programs, ensuring safety and inclusivity for all children.
Senior Educator key responsibilities include:
1. Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
2. Leading a classroom with passion and enthusiasm, engaging with educators, families, and children to implement educational programs
3. Utilizing and implementing the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high-quality education in collaboration with the Education Leader
4. Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies and Procedures
5. Contributing positively to the Centre and business plans
You’ll need:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education
* Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQS
* Passion and enthusiasm for leading a classroom and engaging with children, families, and staff
* Ability to build positive relationships and support a culture of continuous improvement
What Goodstart can offer you:
* Above award wages
* 50% discount on childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave (increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023)
* Paid professional development opportunities
* Wellbeing days included in personal leave
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel, and technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
* Security and stability as Australia’s largest early learning provider and a not-for-profit social enterprise
We review applications as they are submitted and encourage early applications for the best chance of progressing.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We are an inclusive, diverse employer committed to reconciliation and creating a welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Safety is our priority; all candidates must hold or obtain a valid Working with Children check.
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