Would you like a career that changes lives?

A role at Goodstart means the chance to change a life every day. We’re incredibly proud of the outstanding learning experiences our team members create as they set children up to succeed in school and beyond. If you’d like a career where you’re supported to make a difference, then read on as five of our early learning professionals share their powerful stories of impact.

A shared learning journey

Asuka Kirby, Assistant Educator, Goodstart Stafford (part of the Goodstart family since 2010):

“I believe we make a positive impact on the children, but I feel they impact me, too. Parents say to me, ‘You inspire my child,’ but it also goes the other way around. The children inspire me every day, so I always look for ways to inspire them. I ask myself, ‘How can I make it a more joyful learning experience for them?’ You and the child create a journey together. You learn from each other. It is beautiful to be part of their life, and for them to be part of my life, too.”

A special connection

Erin Kristof, Educator, Goodstart Reservoir (part of the Goodstart family since 2021):

“I love making the kids happy and building that connection with them. During my placement, one of the boys in the toddler room was quite upset. The other Educators tried to get him to settle, but nothing worked. So, I called his name, and he came straight over to me for a cuddle. Moments like that are so special and make you feel great.”

Moments of magic

Paige Fisher, Trainee at Goodstart Ingle Farm (part of the Goodstart family since 2020):

“I can think of so many special moments. Most recently, a little girl in our centre who is non-verbal started saying my name, which was just amazing. Her mum was in tears when she told me, ‘She’s saying your name at home!’ It was just beautiful.

“Another great moment is when you see a child write their name for the first time. You think back to all those times we’ve played with alphabet blocks, and you realise how much it matters. You can see how much they’ve changed and grown.

“Just this week, some of the children have come to the centre to show off their school uniform before their first day of school. It’s a little emotional seeing them go off to school, ready for their next adventure. But knowing I’ve been part of their growth and supported them in their learning, that’s super rewarding. You feel like you’ve done a good job.”

Memories to last a lifetime

Tammy O’Hare, Teacher and Educational Coordinator, Goodstart Perth Kaadidjiny Maya

(part of the Goodstart family since 2009):

“Kindy graduation is always a special day. At my last centre, I gave a little thank you speech to the children on their graduation day. I was about to take up a new role at a different centre. I thanked them all for the wonderful memories they’d given me. It was quite emotional. Just the love and warmth from all the families - they were genuinely happy for me to be pursuing a new role, but they were a little sad, too. As an Educator, you always think, ‘I hope I’m making an impact.’ So, when the families thank you from the heart, you think, ‘Wow! I really am helping to set children up for life.’”

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