Goodstart Early Learning Hiring for Educator (Diploma) Job at Kurri Kurri Full Time

Role: Educator – Diploma

Location: Hunter

Centre: Goodstart Kurri Kurri

Employment Type: Full time (38 hours)

Are you an educator who is passionate about helping children to have the best possible start in life? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers genuine career opportunities to help you succeed?

We’re Goodstart

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!

From our centre directors to 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.

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

Your Impact

As an Educator at Goodstart, you will be a team player, collaborating with the Senior Educators and Educational Leader 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 response to the needs of all children.

Why choose Goodstart?

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

Better pay – you’ll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024

Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

Wellbeing focus – you’ll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most

Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023

Retail and childcare discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel, and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

You’ll also love:
Centre support – dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team

Security and stability – with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organization

If you have strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, plus hold a Diploma in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved equivalent), then we want to meet you!

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.

Educator (Diploma)

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