Goodstart Early Learning Hiring for Senior Educator Job at Ashfield Full Time

Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people, and caring for over 71,000 children.

Role: Senior Educator

Location: Murrell Street

Centre: Goodstart Ashfield

Employment Type: Full time opportunity, nursery room

Are you a qualified Early Education professional 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 Early Learning, you will work with the team to develop and deliver high quality and inclusive play based educational programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Join our play based, reflective program, duties include observing, reviewing and continuously improve the educational programs on offer to children ensuring the best outcomes.

Our Centre

3 minute walk to Ashfield train station, a stroll to Ashfield Mall and one minute to the bus stop.

46 place centre

Goodstart Ashfield has a strong relationship with the local communities including SPOT Children’s Clinic Allied Health Services (speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, art and play therapy and dietetics).

Centre also engages with the Transition to School Program with Ashfield Public School

What Goodstart can offer you

Highly competitive above award wages and work flexibility with part and full time available

4 weeks paid annual leave

Ongoing Professional development and training

Career advancement opportunities with over 700 centres nationwide, pathways include Centre Director, Assistant Director, Educational Leader and more

The option to purchase 4 weeks additional annual leave

Discounted childcare fees – up to 30%, novated leasing, flight, hotel, gym memberships and corporate private health discounts and much, much more.

Uniform allowance

About You:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA recognized qualification

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and national Quality Standard

Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing

Willingness to learn and be a part of the team

Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual

Able to actively contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team

Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

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.

Posting Notes: ASHFIELD, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF: LI || Diploma – Children’s Services or equiv || Full-Time