Early Childhood Teacher

Role:  Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Toowoomba & Scenic Rim
Centre: Goodstart Harristown
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent
Pay: $37.02 - $57.00 per hour + 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
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Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
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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.  
About Us: Our center is located in a leafy and safe setting, making it an ideal environment for both children and educators. Conveniently situated near schools, shops, and city transport networks, we take the hassle out of daily drop-offs and pick-ups.
Facilities:
• Registered to care for 138 children
• Fun and stimulating learning environments from Nursery through to Kindergarten
• Curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• EChO (Enhancing Children’s Outcomes) center, ensuring inclusive and accessible early education for everyone
Learning Environment:
• Carefully planned rooms in colorful, stimulating settings
• Learning based on experience and fun
• Large play areas accessible to all rooms
• Age-appropriate and safe settings for all age groups
• Outdoor spaces include a veggie patch, forts, and spacious shaded grass areas
Community Engagement:
• Strong emphasis on open communication with parents
• Collaboration with families to prioritize children's individual needs and interests
• Participation in community events such as the annual Carnival of Flowers, Multicultural Festival, and Toowoomba Show
  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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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
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 Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@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.