Senior Educator

Role: Senior Educator 

Location: West Street

Centre: Goodstart North Sydney- West Street

Employment Type: Full time role

Are you a qualified Early Education professional who is passionate about helping children to have the best possible start in life? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers genuine career opportunities to help you succeed?

We’re Goodstart

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! From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.  

Your Impact  

As an Educator Early Learning, you will work with the team to develop and deliver high quality and inclusive play based educational programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Join our play based, reflective program, duties include observing, reviewing and continuously improve the educational programs on offer to children ensuring the best outcomes.

About our Centre: 

• 63 Place purpose-built Centre 

• Located on a quiet, tree lined street, close to North Sydney Library and Police Station.
• The centre boasts four beautiful and well resourced rooms and two playgrounds.

Why choose Goodstart?

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits!

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

You’ll also love:

• Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
• Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation

About You:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA recognized qualification
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and national Quality Standard
• Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
• Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
• Strong communication skills, reliable and punctual
• Able to actively contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team
• Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement

How to apply 

• Click ‘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 children 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.  

We are deeply committed to reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.