Senior Educator Job Details

OverviewRoles: Early Childhood Senior EducatorLocation: Regional Victoria, VIC – All centres are located within the Regional Victoria area in VICSalary Range: Senior Educators - ranging from $38.02 p/hr to $39.35 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)Employment Type: Full-time PermanentWe offer quality early learning programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia.
We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives in the Regional Victoria area in Victoria, Australia.We're Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.
We're about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people like you
From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.
Safety, health and wellbeing are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, families and each other every day.Your Impact
As a Senior Educator, you will be a team player, collaborating with your peers 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.Senior Educator key responsibilities:Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.Have passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program.Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high-quality education program and practice in collaboration with the Education Leader.Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements.Positively contribute to delivering the Centre and business plans.You'll need:Senior Educator - Diploma in Early Childhood EducationCurrent Working with Children Check and First Aid qualificationStrong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality StandardsHaving passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational programBuild and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and familiesSupport a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvementSeek and share best practice examples to improve the education programMaintain a safe environment for children, families and team membersWhat Goodstart can offer you:Better pay - you'll get above award wages50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearAdditional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity 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 familiesWe 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.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe'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.
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