Senior Educator

3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

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Role Details

Role
Early Childhood Senior Educators

Location: Southern region, NSW – All centres are located within the NSW Southern region

Salary Range: Senior Educators – ranging from $38.20 p/hr to $43.55 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

We offer quality early learning 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.

Your 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 high-quality education program and practice in collaboration with the Education Leader.
  • Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements.
  • Positively contribute to delivering the Centre and business plans.
You'll Need
  • Senior Educator – Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
  • Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
  • Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.
What Goodstart Can Offer You
  • Better pay - you'll get above award wages
  • 50% discount off childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid professional development - opportunities to grow skills and career
  • Wellbeing focus - two wellbeing days included per year
  • Additional leave - option to purchase extra leave
  • Retail discounts - savings 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
Safety, Diversity and Inclusion

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We're committed to Reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Safety is a priority and all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.


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