Overview
Role : Senior Educator/ Educational Leader
Location : Kin Kora, Gladstone Region QLD 4680, Goreng, Goreng Goreng, Byelee, Bunda land
Centre : Goodstart Kin Kora
Employment Type : Full Time - 38 hours per week
Pay : $38.20- $39.35 per hour + Educational Leader Allowance per hour + Superannuation + Benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
- Collaborate with Educators to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children
- Deepen the team’s understanding of child development and early years content
- Guide the application of the Early Years Learning Framework
- Partner with the centre leadership team to lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice
About Goodstart Kin Kora
Goodstart Kin Kora, a 74-place childcare centre, is conveniently located on the corner opposite Kin Kora Primary School, close to shops, bus routes, main roads, and residential estates. The centre prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, featuring a fully operational vegetable and herb garden. Our large, age-appropriate play spaces and equipment are designed to enhance children's awareness of their surroundings and the greater environment.
Community involvement is important to us. Through visits to the centre and participation in various events and activities throughout the year, we enrich the children's learning experiences. Daily art and music experiences allow the children to freely express their creativity.
Our team of long-term, dedicated Educators includes five staff members who have been with us for over 10 years, along with multiple others with over five years of service. We celebrate and embrace the diverse cultures within our community, ensuring a rich, inclusive environment for all.
What Goodstart can offer you
- You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
- 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Paid career development
- 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
You’ll need
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
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.
Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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
Other information
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. 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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