Educator

**Role**: Educator

**Location**: BALDIVIS, Western Australia

**Centre**: Goodstart BALDIVIS

**Employment Type**: Part Time / 15hrs per week / Fixed Term Contract 'till 20th DEC '24 / Possibility of Extension

**Pay**: $27.58ph - $31.06ph

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

Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

As an Educator 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 respond to the needs of all children.

**About Goodstart Baldivis**:
Goodstart Baldivis has been an integral part of early learning education in Baldivis since 2003. Our centre is surrounded by natural bushland so we get lots of visits from native birds, frogs and even the occasional lizard. This lovely natural environment provides many learning opportunities for the children and they enjoy observing and feeding the animals each day.

Our centre is conveniently located on the corner of Eighty Road and Safety Bay Road and is close to the bus stop with ample onsite parking. Several of our educators have been with our centre for over four years, providing a nice mix of old and new faces. They are also well-qualified and are either studying towards or have completed their qualifications. We also have two qualified early learning teachers who deliver our Kindergarten program.

There are 5 rooms at our centre for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and we cater for 85 children each day. We have families from many different cultures and we take time to connect with families to ensure their cultural needs are accommodated. We are dedicated to keeping the lines of communication open with families and encourage families to phone us at any time, especially when their child first starts in our centre.

Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - are all geared with this in mind. We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child’s individual interests, needs and strengths; and with each step we are ensuring the children are ready to take the big step into schooling.

We use Storypark to share your child's learning. This industry leading program lets you see the learning experiences of your child and allows you to interact with educators to enable real connections between what your child learns at Goodstart Baldivis and what happens at home. That means we are better placed to support a child in their learning journey, ensure parents have peace of mind, and time stamp the children’s developments, milestones and achievements.

**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 6 weeks paid parental leave

Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

Retail discounts - you’ll save money 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, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

**You’ll need**:
Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

Current Western Australia Working with Children Check

How to apply

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.

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**Posting Notes**: BALDIVIS, ROCKINGHAM || WA || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time