Early Childhood Educator

Role Early Childhood Educator Location Goodstart Kirwan - Burnda Street Salary Range Educators - $39.30 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependant on qualifications and experience) Employment Type Full-time Permanent Centre Goodsart Kirwan - Burnda Street - 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 Far North 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. Educator key responsibilities: Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members. Actively contribute to the education program in the room and the Centre Team. Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver a 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: 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.