Early Childhood Senior Educator

Darwin area, NT – All centres are located within the Darwin area in the NT Roles Early Childhood Senior Educator Location Darwin area, NT – All centres are located within the Darwin area in the NT Salary Range Senior Educators - ranging from $38.02 p/hr to $39.35 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Employment Type Full-time Permanent We offer quality early learning 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 Darwin area in the Northern Territory, Australia. Click here to see our various Darwin locations - NT 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 a Senior 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. Senior Educator key responsibilities Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members. Have passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program. Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high-quality education program and practice in collaboration with the Education Leader. Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements. Positively contribute to delivering the Centre and business plans. You’ll need Senior Educator - Diploma in Early Childhood Education 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