Location: Middle Ridge, Toowoomba Region QLD 4350 - Giable, Jarowair and Western Wakka Wakka Lands
Centre: Goodstart Middle Ridge
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week
Pay: Up to $36.53 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits
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,
Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
Are you seeking a fulfilling career, a nurturing work environment, and endless growth opportunities? At Goodstart, we're not just offering jobs; we're shaping futures. Whether you're a seasoned professional in early childhood education or just embarking on your journey, we have incredible opportunities tailored just for you.
As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.
About Goodstart Middle Ridge:
Join our diverse, multicultural team in a newly refurbished centre, where our Educators speak languages including English, Malaysian, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tagalog, Sinhala, Dinka, Cambodian and Dutch. We take pride in our longstanding positive reputation within the local community and offer lovely large, natural play spaces and well resourced learning environments. Our philosophy embraces diversity and inclusion, emphasizing care that surpasses the National Quality Standards. We encourage all Educators to develop unique programming methods that suit their individual styles and the needs of the children in their care. Our weekly extracurricular activities include Maggie Moo incursions, where children engage in lessons on music and dance, and Auslan sign language. Meet our Team here: https://www.goodstart.org.au/find-a-centre/all-centres/qld/middle-ridge/join-our-team
What Goodstart can offer you:
Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
50% discount off your childcare gap 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:
Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current Queensland Working with Children Check
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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@goodstart.org.au
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’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.
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Posting Notes: MIDDLE RIDGE, TOOWOOMBA || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time