Senior Educator

Role: Senior Educator

Location: 61 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, 4740, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Shakespeare street

Employment Type: Full-Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $41.74 - $43  + Superannuation + Benefits   

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 Mackay Shakespeare Street:

• Located close to town and local schools and shops, the centre is also conveniently located a short drive from the airport and residential estates.
• 74 place centre which presents us with the unique opportunity to provide a home like environment for our staff, children and families.
• Our Lovely Centre Director has been working in Childcare since 2004.
• We value family input and work closely with parents to support each child's growth.
• We are a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment
• Work-life harmony with rotating schedules!

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Paid professional development. 
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current QLD Working with Children Check

Have a question?  Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838  or via email mganhewage@goodstart.org.au 

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Posting Notes: EAST MACKAY, MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time