Role: EducatorCentre: Goodstart PortlandEmployment Type: Full-time (38 hours - 5 days per week - fixed term contract)Pay: $25-31.06 per hour + super + benefits (depending on whether you are cert III or diploma qualified)Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible careerGet the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced lifeBe paid at 5% above award, and enjoy a host of great additional benefitsLooking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow? Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.Your ImpactAs an Educator you will be a team player, collaborating with the Senior Educators and Educational Leader within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs on offer to children. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.What Goodstart can offer you:Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearAdditional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity 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 familiesYou’ll need:Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality StandardsCurrent Victorian Working with Children CheckHow to applyClick ‘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.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe’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.YouTube video link:#gseducatorPosting Notes: PORTLAND NORTH || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
