Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 469 Main Rd, Glenorchy TAS 7010
Centre: Goodstart Glenorchy
Employment Type: Permanent. 38 hours per week
Pay: $40.49-$56.99 + Super per hour
• 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
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.  
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)
• Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• 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
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• 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
• Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current WWVP Tas Card
• Current First Aid qualification
If you have previous experience as Teacher in a school or early learning environment, or similar, then we want to meet you!
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 VIC/TAS Recruiter 0396489815 or via email coloughlin2@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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As Early Childhood Teacher, you will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive programs within the Centre using the Goodstart Practice Guide. You will have expert knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and relevant state based curriculums, child development and learning to lead the room’s education program and practice as well as the Centre practice to meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. You will also contribute to the professional identity of the Centre, raising the quality of the education program and practice. Working closely with the Centre Director and Education Leader, you will establish authentic and positive relationships with children and families to ensure positive outcomes for all children. You will coach and supervise the room’s Educator and the Centre team to deepen their understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and to embed a culture of ongoing reflective practice.
Ideally you will work with the group of children in their final year before formal schooling or be appointed to a position designated as requiring a university qualification for the purpose of complying with regulatory requirements.
Key deliverables:
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to ensure the education program and practice meets or exceeds the National Quality Standard.
• Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice.
• Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.
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.
• 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)
• Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• 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
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• 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
• Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!