Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
- Newcastle, NSW New Lambton, NSW
- $28.00-32.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Conveniently located in a quiet residential area near The John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle CBD, local shops, schools, and community amenities, within walking distance to primary schools.
- Programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework, tailored to the children and families' cultures, interests, needs, and abilities, with a philosophy that emphasizes learning through play and "RESPECT for others."
- Strong focus on family involvement and partnership through the key educator approach, Storypark platform, family nights, and regular newsletters for effective communication.
- Features three outdoor play areas equipped with sandpits, a courtyard, vegetable patches, a fairy garden, compost area, and a blend of natural and manmade environments, plus daily art, and music experiences to foster creativity.
- Nutritious meals provided by an onsite cook, with a commitment to community engagement through local visits, events, and excursions, enriching the children's learning experience.
- Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees 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
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Current NSW Working with Children Check