Early Childhood Teacher - Educational Leader Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare organization in Orange seeks a Teacher - Educational Leader to enhance educational programs and lead transformative changes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with educators and ensure high-quality practices in early childhood education. This full-time position offers competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment focused on making a lasting impact on children's lives.

Benefits

50% discount off childcare fees

Paid parental leave

Access to discounted gyms and pools

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Retail discounts on insurance, travel, and technology

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.
• Collaborate with Educators to enhance educational programs.
• Deepen team's understanding of child development.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or Diploma in Early Childhood

Job description

Role: Teacher - Educational Leader

Location: Orange

Centre: Goodstart Orange - Molong Road

Employment Type: Full time | 38 hours p/w

Pay: $43.55- $66.07 per hour+ EL allowance hourly+ Super

About the Role:

• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and 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!

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

About Goodstart Orange - Molong Rd

• 90 places in centre
• Operating 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Full time position over 5 days on a rotating roster
• Active in the community, participating in the ANZAC Day March and NAIDOC Week March each year, participating in fundraising events, holding centre events for our children and their families
• A dedicated team of educators which includes four Early Childhood Teachers

What Goodstart can offer you:

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or 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
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

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

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.