Early Childhood Teacher

Description:

Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Central Queensland
Centre: Goodstart Gladstone
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent
Pay: $83,150.08 - $126,187.36 + super + benefits
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• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.
Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.
About Goodstart Gladstone, Toolooa Street
Located conveniently close to Gladstone's CBD, our centre offers an exciting opportunity for an Early Childhood Teacher to be part of a dedicated and passionate team. We are within walking distance of local shops, schools, and transport routes, making it easy for families and staff alike.
Why Choose Goodstart Gladstone, Toolooa Street?
• Dedicated Team: Our committed staff create a safe, friendly, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. All educators hold current First Aid and CPR certificates and are dedicated to continuous professional development.
• Innovative Curriculum: Our play-based, engaging curriculum is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring that every child’s learning journey is nurtured from Nursery through to Kindergarten. We focus on developing colourful and tailored programs that meet each child’s individual interests, needs, and strengths, preparing them for a smooth transition to school.
• Effective Communication: We value strong partnerships with families. Through the Storypark platform, we maintain consistent and transparent communication, providing parents with peace of mind and supporting each child's growth by documenting their milestones and achievements.
• Enriching Outdoor Spaces: Our thoughtfully designed outdoor areas combine natural and man-made elements, including sandpits, vegetable patches, garden beds, and shaded play areas. These spaces foster exploration, environmental awareness, and imaginative play, across three expansive yards.
• Community and Creativity: We emphasise the importance of community engagement, integrating daily art and music experiences, as well as other extra-curricular activities, to enrich the children's learning experience and encourage creative expression.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our team at Goodstart Gladstone, Toolooa Street.
What Goodstart can offer you:
• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
• Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
• Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
• A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 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:
• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.
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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au
If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like 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.
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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.