Overview
Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth?
Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future?
If so, we have the perfect role for you
As a Senior 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.
Responsibilities
Take charge of your own room and lead a team of Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs
Collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve teaching practices
Ensure safety and inclusivity in every learning experience, tailoring activities to meet the needs of all children
What Goodstart can offer you
Better pay – you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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
About Goodstart Emerald
Beautiful Setting: We have sandpits, veggie patches, a newly renovated garden area, mud kitchen a fort and lots of shade
Convenient Location: Centrally located, with schools and the Central Business District within walking distance
Community Involvement: We love to deepen relationships between the centre and the community through local visits and participation in community events
You'll need
Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current QLD Blue Card
How to apply
Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
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
Have a question?
Contact Anjana from the Talent Acquisition team on or email on
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 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.
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