Overview
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 $39.85 p/hr to $41.05 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
About Goodstart
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. We are Goodstart, a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.
At Goodstart, 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 like you. From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years. Safety, health and wellbeing are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, families and each other every day.
Your Role and Impact
As a Senior Educator, you will be a team player, collaborating with your peers within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are Inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.
* Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
* Lead a classroom effectively, engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program.
* Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver a high-quality education program 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.
What You'll Need
* 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 program
* 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 program
* Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
What Goodstart Can Offer You
* Better pay - you'll get above award wages
* 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
* Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
* Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
* Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
* Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
* Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families
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.
Supporting Our People
We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are 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; all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.
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