Senior Educator

Description:

Role: Senior Educator
Location: Nuriootpa (Barossa Valley) SA
Centre: Goodstart Nuriootpa
Employment Type: Full-Time | 38hr pw
Pay: $36.91 - $38.02 p/h
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• 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 Nuriootpa
• Well established 75 place centre (open from 6.30am to 6.30pm)
• Close to amenities & transpor + ample onsite parking
• Share your love of the outdoors by enjoying our veggie patches, herb gardens & deciduous
• Feel supported with a Director with over 20yrs experience in Early Childhood Education & Care
What Goodstart can offer you:
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Pay: Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Greater work life balance -ability to purchase additional leave
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
You’ll need:
• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current SA Working with Children Check
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 Jessica Scanlon on jscanlon@goodstart.org.au or call 1800 222 543
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.
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Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.