Senior Educator

4 hours ago

Townsville, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Overview

Employment Type: Full-Time - 38 hours per week. Pay: up to $39.35 + Superannuation + Benefits.

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.
- Collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve teaching practices.
- Ensure safety and inclusivity so that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart Fortitude Valley

- Goodstart Early Learning Fortitude Valley is your home away from home. A place of love, magic, patience, and inclusion. Where children come first, and relationships are everything
- Our centre believes that all children belong and deserve the best possible start at life
- Our centre has large sweeping outdoor playgrounds where we connect to nature and to country all year long
- Our days consist of indoor-outdoor curriculum where children have autonomy to choose where they want to play and explore
- Our team of 30+ educators come to us from all corners of the earth. We have a mix of educators and believe in inclusion of staff as well as inclusion of families and children
- Our team of Early Childhood Professionals are dedicated and passionate and have strong relationship values and strive for greatness

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
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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 QLD 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.

Have a question? Contact Smitha Aiholli from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@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

Equal Opportunity & Safety

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We’re 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 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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