Early Childhood Educator - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Casual loading

Supportive team

Induction & training

Professional development

Career pathways

First Nations support

Cultural leave

Job summary

Goodstart Mannering Park in NSW is seeking a Casual Educator to join the centre team. Casual shifts run Monday to Friday between 7am-6pm, with opportunities to work across Goodstart services.

You'll contribute to the education program, supervise children, maintain a safe environment, and build positive relationships with children and families. ACECQA approved qualification required; willing to travel between local services and flexible availability.

Qualifications

• Requires ACECQA approved early childhood qualification.
• Casual educator role with flexible availability Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child supervision

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Education

ACECQA approved early childhood qualification

Job description

Company description

Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Job description

Role: Casual Educator
Location: Mannering Park, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Mannering Park
Employment Type: Casual shifts Monday to Friday between 7am-6pm
Pay: $36.65 -$39.91 Per hour (+ Casual Loading)

Highlights

• Find your fit with Goodstart
• Choose your hours and where you work
• Find your fit, then choose your pathway

You’ll achieve this by

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

What Goodstart can offer you

• You’ll receive above award wages and a casual leave loading allowance
• Supportive and friendly team with head office support and excellent resources
• Comprehensive induction and training program
• Professional development opportunities
• Career pathways
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

If you have hold an ACECQA approved early childhood qualification, are willing to travel between other local services and will have flexible availability between Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm

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.

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.