Early Childhood Teacher

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Role: Early Childhood Teacher - Educational Leader

Location: Grovedale

Centre: Goodstart Grovedale - Pioneer Road

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 38 hours per week

Pay: $45.41 - $68.77 P/h + Super (Doe + Qualification)

Responsibilities
  • Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
  • Get paid on par with state primary school teachers*
  • Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails.

What Goodstart can offer you
  • You'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
  • 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid professional development
  • Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
  • Free annual flu shot (optional)
  • Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
  • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
  • Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
  • Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or ACECQA approved equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
  • Current ECE VIT

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for 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 Talent Acquisition Partner Phoebe on 03 96489810 or via email probertson1@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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Posting Notes: GROVEDALE, GEELONG || VIC || Australia (AU) || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time


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