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Role: Educator  -Diploma

Location: Old Reynella , South Australia

Centre: Goodstart Old Reynella

Employment Type:  Part Time (25 hours per week) / Permanent 

Qualifications:  Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent

Our Centre & Team

• 90 place centre
• Long serving educators who have strong relationships with families
• Director has been with centre for 9yrs
• Close to local shops & public transport

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 a  Educator at Goodstart Old Reynella  your responsibilities include leading and mentoring your room team to develop and deliver high quality and inclusive play based educational programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.  
• Working alongside our friendly and supportive Centre Leadership Team
•  Observe, review, and continuously improve the educational programs on offer to children ensuring the best outcomes.  

You’ll help achieve this by:

• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members.
• Complying with the National Quality Standards and Goodstart policy and procedures.
• Using and implementing the Goodstart Practice Guide to support Teachers and Centre Leadership in the delivery of high-quality education programs.
• Building and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement.
• Contributing to a professional and positive work culture.  

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 

How to apply  

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted.

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.  

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.

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