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Goodstart Linden Park in Adelaide is hiring a Diploma qualified Educator for a permanent part time role (24 hours) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, covering the Toddler and Preschool rooms. You’ll join a close knit team delivering high quality learning programs with a strong focus on safety, inclusivity, and family partnerships. The centre offers above award pay, 5% extra, a 50% childcare gap fee discount, paid professional development, wellbeing days and parental leave. Set on Kaurna land with a 37 child capacity and multilingual staff, it’s a welcoming, nurturing place to grow. To apply, click Apply Now and ensure your resume shows your Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA equivalent), EYLF and NQS knowledge, and your SA Working with Children Check. Applications reviewed as submitted; for questions contact Monica on 1800 222 543 or [email protected]. Goodstart supports reconciliation and Child Safe practice.

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Role: Educator - Diploma qualified 

Centre: Goodstart Linden Park

Employment Type: Permanent Part time, 24 hours per week

Roster: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Room: Toddler and Preschool

Pay: $36.53 per hour - Diploma qualified

 
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 Linden Park: 

• Our early learning and long day care centre is on Portrush Road near Greenhill Road, opposite Burnside Village and Library. 

• Ours is a smaller, extra-nurturing service for just 37 children built on Kaurna land. 

• Welcoming, open atmosphere and strong relationships with families. 

• Longstanding, experienced staff for continuity of care. 

• Educators with multiple languages, including Mandarin and French

 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: 

• 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  

 

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 Monica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

 

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 [email protected]  

 

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. 

 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/8qdD25-OhgA  

Posting Notes: LINDEN PARK, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time