Educator

Ready to take the next step in your Early Childhood career? Make a real difference by leading engaging playgroups that inspire children, connect families, and empower parents!

Elizabeth Vale Integrated Hub, is committed to creating a child, family and educator friendly environment. To address community needs, our playgroup sessions have been established to support families, provide early intervention and assist families to support children's enrolment in early learning.

The Playgroup Facilitator will work with the Integration Lead, Centre Leadership Team and allied health team and other internal and external stakeholders to:

• Plan and implement weekly playgroup sessions and community events.
• Develop parents/caregivers' skills and confidence
• Provide a diverse range of learning experiences designed to meet the developmental stages of children and extend their learning opportunities.
• Ensure the playgroup provides an environment that is inclusive and culturally safe for all children and families.
• Support families in implementing and participating in developmentally appropriate play experiences with their children
• Assist families to access parenting information, other family support services and agencies within the local community.
• Support the Service Coordinator to maintain strong relationships and networks with all stakeholders, work towards strategic goals that benefit our community

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 SA Working with Children Check

• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

Have a question? Contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on 18•• ••• 543 or via email ••••@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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