Educator Job Details

Role: Educator (Diploma Qualified)

Location: Cowra, NSW (Wiradjuri Land)

Centre: Goodstart Cowra

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent - 38 hours per week

Pay: $35.29 per hour

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• Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career.
• Be paid at least 5% above award.
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave.

Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.

As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.

About Goodstart Cowra:

At Goodstart Cowra, we believe the foundations for a lifelong love of learning begins here.
With the guidance of our skilled educators, your child will learn to think, problem solve, and work collaboratively. They'll experience the joy of helping others and the satisfaction of mastering something new – all great skills for school and life.
Goodstart Early Learning Cowra is situated close to the centre of town, within walking distance to Cowra's nature-based adventure playground and the iconic Japanese Gardens. Our learning environments reflect individual children's learning and development underpinned by the National Early Years learning framework and Quality Standards.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate.
• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid professional 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:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email: namodeo@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children:

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. We're also deeply 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 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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Posting Notes: COWRA || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time