Senior Educator

Role: Early Childhood Senior Educator
Location: Perth region, WA - All centres are located within the Perth and surrounds region in WA
Salary Range: Senior Educators - from $38.20 p/hr to $39.35 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

We offer quality early learning programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives in the Perth and surrounds region in Western Australia. We invite you to explore our various Perth region locations.

We're Goodstart - a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life. 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 like you. From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years. Safety, health and wellbeing are a personal commitment we make to our children, families and each other every day.

As a Senior Educator, you will be a team player, collaborating with your peers within your centre to observe, inform and continuously improve our educational programs for children. You put safety first with everything you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children.

• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
• Lead a classroom effectively, engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program.
• Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high-quality education program and practice in collaboration with the Education Leader.
• Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements.
• Contribute positively to delivering the Centre and business plans.

• Senior Educator - Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively, engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members

• Better pay - above award wages
• 50% discount off childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Paid professional development - opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - option to purchase extra leave for greater work life balance
• Retail discounts - savings on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise

We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply early for the best chance to progress to the next stage. We are an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment and a commitment to reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' belonging and connection. We are a Child Safe Organisation; candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.