Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount off childcare fees

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Two wellbeing days per year

Free annual flu shot

Option to purchase extra leave

First Nations Support and Cultural LEA

Retail discounts on insurance, travel,

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Cameron Park NSW is seeking a dedicated Full-time Lead Educator for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role is 38 hours per week, with pay up to $71.79 per hour plus Super, and offers a supportive team environment.

You will lead practice uplift and excellence, support child development, and work closely with families to ensure high-quality learning experiences for children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence in early childhood education.
• Work with a small group of children to promote secure attachments and individual development.
• Be part of an exceptional, supportive team focused on high-quality learning outcomes.

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning – Cameron Park NSW

Employment Type:Full time | 38 hours p/w– 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Pay:Up to $71.79 p/h + Super

• Lead change, and championpracticeupliftand excellence
• Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers*
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Goodstart Cameron Park

• Key Educator Approach: Educators build strong, secure attachments by working closely with a small group of children, promoting consistent relationships and supporting individual development. Goodstart Cameron Park is a 70 -place centre and Rated As Exceeding National Quality Standards.
• Well Located: Based close to local schools and shops.
• Exceptional Team: Dedicated and supportive team – great working environment

What Goodstart can offer you:

• You’llget paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold yourbachelor’s in early childhood education and careor equivalent)
• 50%discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• CurrentNSWWorking with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, thenwe’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fela strong senseof 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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.