Educator

**Role**: Educator

**Location**: 135 Edward Street, MELROSE PARK, 5039, SA

**Centre**: Goodstart Melrose Park

**Employment Type**: FT | 38 Hours

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 Melrose Park**:
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre in Melrose Park is a 70 place early learning centre located in a secure but convenient spot, close to local schools and shops, making the daily drop-off and pick-up easier
Catering for children aged six weeks to school aged children, we have four learning spaces at the centre - Nursery, Toddler and Preschool.
Through key partnerships and tapping into the skills and talents of our families and the broader community, we are able to enrich the children's learning program with "real life" visits and incursions, as well as exciting visits to locations within the community.
We nurture children's collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking skills. Our goal is to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

**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 South Australian 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**: MELROSE PARK DC || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time