Position: Early Childhood Senior EducatorLocation: Darwin area, NT (all centres located within Darwin area)Salary Range: $39.85–$41.05 per hour + Superannuation (depends on qualifications and experience)Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Goodstart is a not‐for‐profit organisation committed to providing high‐quality early learning experiences for children and families across Australia.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
* Collaborate with peers within the centre to observe, inform and continuously improve educational programs.
* Lead a classroom with passion and enthusiasm, engaging educators, families and children to implement the educational programme.
* Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high‐quality education and practice in collaboration with the Education Leader.
* Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements.
* Contribute positively to delivering the Centre and business plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Senior Educator – Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
* Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
* Passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational programme.
* Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.
* Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
* Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education programme.
* Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
Benefits
* Higher than 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 focus – two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.
* Option to purchase extra leave for greater work‐life balance.
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
* Uniform allowance and employee referral programme.
* Security and stability as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We're an equal‐opportunity employer and are proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We strongly support reconciliation and create an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. All candidates must hold a valid Working with Children Check.
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