Role: ?Senior Educator- Diploma in Early Childhood Location: Tarragindi, City of Brisbane, QLD 4121 Centre: GoodstartTarragindi Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week Pay: up to $34.72 + Superannuation + Benefits Help provide the best start to a child's life.
Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career Be paid at least 5% above award Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth?
Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future?
If so, we have the perfect role for you!
As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs.
You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices.
Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.
About Goodstart Tarragindi: Goodstart Tarragindi is a small centre located ten minutes from the CBD, close to schools, shops, residential estates and main roads.
Our staff pride themselves on delivering all children a fun and educational opportunity each and every time they are in our care.
Inside the rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten – educational experiences are set up in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities.
Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning and we are focused on ensuring the children are ready to take that all important step up to school.
Outside, we have age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children's awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability.
Our two play areas have sandpits, a vegetable patch, mud kitchens, bark pits, forts, bike paths, cubby houses and lots of shade.
Community is also important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year, we are able to enrich each child's learning experiences.
Art and music experiences are provided on a daily basis which allow the children to freely express their creativity.
We hold lots of special events throughout the year which allows the children to express their creativity and step into their imaginary world for a day.
Special Events include 'Pirates and Princess Day' and 'Wear Your Favourite Colour Day' as well as inviting outside community members to visit the children at the centre such as the local police, ambulance and fire station.
What ? Goodstart can offer you: Better pay - you'll get at least?5% above the award rate 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid professional development Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year Free annual flu shot (optional) Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance?? First Nations Support and Cultural Leave Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program You'll need: Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) 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.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ? ****** 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.
Posting Notes: TARRAGINDI, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time