Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood TeacherLocation: Unit 43/45 Cochrane St, Brighton VIC 3186Centre: Goodstart Brighton Cochrane StreetEmployment Type: Full Time/PermanentPay: $40.49-$ $56.99 Per hour + super with yearly increasesLooking 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.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 familiesYou'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 applyClick 'Apply Now' and submit your application.For more information contract VIC recruiter Melanie - 03 9648 9857 /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 childrenWe'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.YouTube video link:Posting Notes: BRIGHTON, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time