Educator

4 weeks ago

Mount Helen, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Educator - Goodstart Mount Helen

**Employment Type**: Full time or Part time options available

Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people and caring for over 71,000 children.

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

Your Impact

As an Educator at Goodstart, 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.

About our centre

120 place centre, situated in a beautiful suburb of Ballarat, off the busy road, with wonderful views from our playground and plenty of greenery.
Work with a highly skilled Director and experienced team
Lots of outdoor play space with sandpits, climbing frames, vegie patches, worm farms, and lots of shade.

You’ll help achieve this by

Holding a Certificate III OR Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised qualifications)
Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
Comply with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

Our Benefits

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% by 2024 - **payrates based on qualifications
Refer a Friend BONUS $500** Both the referrer and the person referred must be employed at the nominated payment date to be eligible for payment **T&C’s apply
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
FREE LUNCHES prepared fresh and daily by our wonderful kitchen & centre chef
Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase annual leave - up to four weeks additional leave each year giving you more time for family and fun
4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
Employee discounts that range from childcare discounts you will get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees, travel, hire cars, health insurance, gym offers, and technology discounts (APPLE & DELL)

**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 organisation

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

How to apply

Supporting our people and safeguarding 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.

**Posting Notes**: MOUNT HELEN, BALLARAT || VIC || Australia (AU) || j2wDept || || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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