Diploma Educator — Playful Early Years, 12‑Month Contract

Goodstart Early Learning; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 45,358 - 64,601; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award rate

50% discount on childcare gap fees

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Ability to purchase additional leave

First Nations Support and Cultural Leа

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Goodstart Shepparton is seeking a Diploma-qualified Educator to support learning for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will work with Senior Educators to plan and implement a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging experiences, applying EYLF/NQS, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment while collaborating with centre leadership and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Apply the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with senior educators and centre leadership.
• Communicate with families to support child development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
• Apply the EYLF and NQS to plan and assess child learning pathways.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with Senior Educators and centre leadership to improve outcomes.
• Communicate and build relationships with families to support child development.

Skills

Plan play-based curriculum

Knowledge of EYLF/NQS

Child development understanding

Family communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Goodstart Shepparton is seeking a Diploma-qualified Educator to support learning for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will work with Senior Educators to plan and implement a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging experiences, applying EYLF/NQS, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment while collaborating with centre leadership and communicating with families.