Early Childhood Teacher

Description:

Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Bayside Suburbs
Salary Range: Teachers - $38.41 - $60.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent or Permanent Part-time
Centre: Goodstart Thorneside
• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
• Be paid above award wages, and enjoy a host of great additional benefits
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? If you’re excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.
Goodstart Early Learning Thorneside, nestled in a prime location close to Birkdale and Birkdale South primary schools, Thorneside Railway Station, and easily accessible by bus, train, or car, has been an integral part of the Thorneside community for a decade, earning an excellent reputation in the area.
Here's a glimpse of what makes us exceptional:
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High-Quality Care: Our center is dedicated to providing high-quality care for children aged from six weeks to five years. We understand the importance of early learning in a child's life and are committed to nurturing their growth.
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Passionate Educators: Our educators are deeply passionate about early learning and are devoted to ensuring that each child feels welcomed and supported in our center. We work closely with local support services to provide ongoing assistance to our families.
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Learning Framework: All our rooms are thoughtfully set up in accordance with an Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Colorful and stimulating environments encourage children to grow and develop while preparing them for the transition to school.
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Effective Communication: We prioritise open and clear communication with parents and families through our Storypark platform, family nights, and emailed newsletters. This enables us to tailor programs to each child's unique needs, interests, and strengths, as well as embrace the cultural diversity in our center.
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Outdoor Exploration: Our age-appropriate outdoor play spaces and equipment foster children's awareness of their surroundings and the environment's importance. They enjoy our wooden cubby house, bike track, and gardens, where they actively participate in caring for plants.
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Community Engagement: We highly value community involvement and offer a dedicated community room along with a community pantry, clothes, and toy swap. Through visits to the center and participation in various events and activities, we enrich the learning experience for our children.
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Dedicated Music Room: Our facility boasts a dedicated music room where children engage in small group music experiences, enhancing their creativity and love for music.
Goodstart Thorneside is not just a child care center; it's a warm and enriching community where children can learn, explore, and thrive while embracing the values of diversity, sustainability, and quality early education. We would love for you to come and join our Team!
What Goodstart can offer you:
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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)
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Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
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50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
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Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
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Teacher mentoring support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching, and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our teacher mentoring support team
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Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
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Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
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Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
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Current Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
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 Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au - I would love to hear from you!
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.