Casual Educator

Goodstart; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Casual leave loading

Fitness Passport

Induction training

Cultural Leave

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Goodstart on the Gold Coast is seeking a Casual Educator to join our welcoming team. You’ll support early learning programs, engage with children, and work across centres to cover shifts from 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to suit your schedule.

Join a supportive organisation that values safety, inclusion and high-quality care, and gain experience across multiple centres with induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Children's Services or equivalent.
• Commitment to safety and inclusive practice.
• Flexibility to cover casual shifts across centres.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the education program in the room and with the team.
• Actively engage and supervise children at all times.
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and staff.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Follow National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies.
• Support reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

Certificate III - Children's Services

Job description

Employment Type: Casual Shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday

Find your fit with Goodstart

Choose your hours and where you work

Find your fit, then choose your pathway

Finding the RIGHT FIT when it comes to joining a team can be difficult – why not sign up with Goodstart as a Casual Educator, try out a few centres and FIND your FIT. We’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

As a Casual Educator at Goodstart, you'll be a flexible, team-oriented professional, ready to support our centres and children wherever and whenever needed. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures every child has enriching and responsive learning experiences.

You’ll achieve this by:

• Actively contributingto the education program in the room and the centre team
• Engagingand supervisingthe children at all times
• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and team members
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and familiesComplying with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Y ou’ll receive above award wages and a casual leave loading allowance
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Supportive and friendly team with head office support and excellent resources
• Comprehensive induction and training program
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Eligible employees may access discounted childcare to help balance work and family life. Casual employees may be eligible after three months of regular and consistent hours worked.

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.

Posting Notes: GAVEN, GOLD COAST || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Casual