Apply Now Senior Educator

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent full time working 38 hours per week

Pay: $38.20 to $41.74 per hour

- 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 meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you

Responsibilities

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you/'ll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You/'ll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart Garran

Goodstart Garran is an 85-place, Exceeding-rated centre, conveniently located just behind Canberra Hospital and within walking distance to CIT and Woden Plaza.

We are proud of our vibrant, multicultural community, with families from Chinese, South American, Aboriginal, African, Indian, Thai and many other backgrounds. These cultures are celebrated and embedded into our programs, helping every child feel a sense of belonging.

Community is at the heart of what we do. Through local visits, cultural events and shared celebrations, we enrich learning experiences and foster strong connections for children and families alike.

At our Exceeding centre, children are supported by passionate educators in a nurturing environment where play, curiosity and diversity come together to provide the very best start in life.

What Goodstart can offer you

- Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate

- 50% discount off your childcare gap 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 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 and childcare 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 Working with Vulnerable Persons Card

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 Rainbow Leung from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email rleung@goodstart.org.au

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 deadlycareers@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.

Posting Notes: GARRAN, CANBERRA || ACT || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children/'s Services or equiv || Full-Time

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