Childcare Educator

Role: Educator (Certificate 3 or Diploma)
Location: MONA VALE, 2103, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Mona Vale
Employment Type: Full time 38 hours, Permanent
Pay: From $29 per hour
As 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.
About Goodstart Mona Vale:
With new leadership team, Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Mona Vale is nestled beneath native gum trees, in a residential area close to schools, shops and transport links. One of the first things you will notice about Goodstart Early Leaning Mona Vale is our beautiful outdoor environment. We have endless opportunities for natural exploration in a safe, but challenging space where children are encouraged to discover, investigate and connect with nature. We encourage loud, messy play in our outdoor space, with logs, tyres, river rocks and water play, stimulating sensory learning as well as a respect and value on nature’s resources.
At Goodstart Early Learning Mona Vale, we view relationships as the most important aspect to the success of a positive, and engaging early learning experience.
What Goodstart can offer you:
• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees for All Educators
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Cultural Leave – exclusive for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander employees for variety of ceremonial obligations
• Annual Free Flu Vaccination Program
• Paid professional development – In house and Offsite opportunities to grow your skills
• Wellbeing focus – 2 Paid Wellbeing (additional Sick Days for your Mental Health)
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave
• Retail discounts – 10% discounts to Snap Fitness, Or enjoy various tech discounts for Optus, Apple & Dell
• Health Insurance Corporate Plan – 8% Savings in health benefits with BUPA
• Entertainment Discounts – receive $20 Saving to Village Roadshow Theme Parks
• Uniform allowance of $160/per annum and $500 Bonus for 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 NSW 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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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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Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.