Role: Educator 

Location:  Goodstart Waranara, Zetland

Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just fir you.

As an Educator you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Create engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Collaborate with a fantastic team of educators and families.
• Encourage exploration, creativity, and a love for learning in our little ones.

About Goodstart Waranara - Zetland

Waranara caters for 74 places children a day in the Green Square precinct.  Waranara is a Gadigal word meaning ‘to seek’. The name recognises Sydney’s traditional custodians and highlight’s the centre’s focus on early learning and play.
The child care centre is architecturally designed, with modern and naturally inspired early learning spaces that are custom-built for early education.  The single-level building provides direct access for children to explore the outdoor playgrounds that include a kitchen and digging patch as well as water and sand play. 

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Better pay – you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate

👨‍👧‍👦 50% discount off your childcare gap fee and 6 weeks paid parental leave

📚 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

🤗 Security and stability – as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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’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 Island People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we 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.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au

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Posting Notes: ZETLAND, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time