Educator

7 days ago

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Role:
Educator (Diploma Qualified)

Location:
Rutherford, New South Wales

Centre:
Goodstart Rutherford

Employment Type:
Full Time (38 hours) / Permanent

Room:
Nursery

Are you an educator who is passionate about helping children to have the best possible start in life? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers genuine career opportunities to help you succeed?

We're Goodstart

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


From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.


Safety, health, and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We're Goodstart - a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.

Your Impact


As an Educator at Goodstart Rutherford, you will be a team player, collaborating with the Senior Educators and Educational Leader 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 response to the needs of all children.

Our Centre


Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Rutherford is located close to Rutherford Public School and the New England Highway - close to local shops and community facilities.


Our service caters for 75 children per day, we are proud to be an Inclusive service and provide care to families from various cultures and religions.

All our Educators are currently qualified or are training for relevant Early Childhood Qualifications.


Inside, all the rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - are all set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities.

Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning.

You'll help achieve this by

Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members.
Complying with the National Quality Standards and Goodstart policy and procedures.

Using and implementing the Goodstart Practice Guide to support Senior Educators and Teachers in the delivery of high-quality education programs.

Building and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement.
Contributing to a professional and positive work culture.

Why choose Goodstart?

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let's start with the benefits
Better pay - you'll get at least 4% above the award rate, increasing to 5% later this year.
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus - you'll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
Retail and childcare discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

You'll also love:

Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you'll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organization

If you have strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, plus hold a Diploma in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved equivalent), then we want to meet you

How to apply

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.


We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging.

By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.


Posting Notes:
RUTHERFORD, MAITLAND || NSW || Australia (AU) || j2wDept || || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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