Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher - 3/yo
Location: 15 Dalgety Street, Preston, 3072, VIC
Centre: Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Pay: $40.49-$ $56.99 Per hour + super with yearly increases
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? Excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room?
Then 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.  
About Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street and the role:
• We are a 122-place centre located in Preston near to shops, local amenities, and public transport
• Our purpose-built centre features six large and spacious learning spaces over two levels and provides a modern yet home-like naturally inspired environment
• Our outside areas have sensory gardens, creek beds, digging patches and a veggie garden, as well as an outdoor dining hub
• ECT to run our 3 y/o kinder room - 22 place room
• Experience running a room is essential, either as an ECT or Senior Educator (if newly qualified)
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)‍ Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
‍ 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 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
‍♀️ Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
‍⚕️ Complimentary annual flu shot
✈️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
You’ll need:
• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Hold active registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
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.
For more information contract VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@goodstart.org.au
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.
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.