Educator

Goodstart; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Extra leave

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Childcare gap fee discount

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Queensland is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for our Central and Regional Queensland centres. The role focuses on delivering quality early education programs in a safe and inclusive environment, in collaboration with your centre team.

We offer above award wages, generous leave entitlements, and funded professional development to help you grow your career while making a positive impact on children's lives across Australia.

Qualifications

• Educator qualification: Cert III in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Ability to lead a classroom and engage with children, families and educators.
• Commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Observe and contribute to educational programs within your centre.
• Prioritise safety in all activities.
• Deliver inclusive learning experiences responsive to all children's needs.
• Collaborate with peers to support children's development.

Education

Cert III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Role: Early Childhood Educator

Location: Central & Regional QLD Region, QLD – All centres are located within the Central and Regional Queensland region in Queensland

Salary Range: Ranging from $40 to $45 per hour + Superannuation (Dependant on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

We offer quality long day-care programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives in the Central and Regional Queensland regions in QLD, Australia.

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
• Be paid above award wages, and enjoy a host of great additional benefits

Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

We’re Goodstart! – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people like you!

From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

Your Impact!

As an Educator, you will be a team player, collaborating with your peers within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.

You’ll Need

• Educator – Cert III in Early Childhood Education
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Having passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members

What Goodstart Can Offer You

• Better pay - you’ll get above award wages
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.

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.