Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Harristown, Toowoomba Region QLD 4350, home of the Giabal and Jarowair People

Centre: Goodstart Harristown

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $43.55- $66.07 per hour + Superannuation + Benefits

• Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career.
• Ignite a love of learning in children, guide development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices, and build strong, meaningful relationships with families to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
• Collaborate with the centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs that achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

• You will be part of a culturally diverse and inclusive 138-place centre that values individuality and inclusion as the foundation of a child's educational journey.
• Conveniently located opposite Harristown Primary School and near St. Anthony's, Harristown High School, and Concordia; suitable for families with children of all ages.
• Our team values sharing ideas to support the centre's continuous growth and development.
• Flexible rosters and working arrangements, including school hours, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• You will join an experienced team, with some Educators having been with us for over 20 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Competitive pay with a package comparable to state primary school teachers.
• Regular professional development sessions and workshops aligned to your career stage.
• Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with resources for professional learning.
• A mentor to support you through teacher accreditation or registration (where mandated).
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool access for you and your family.
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
• Free annual flu shot (optional).
• Option to purchase extra leave for greater work-life balance.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Discounts on insurance, travel, and technology; uniform allowance and employee referral program.

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
• Queensland registration: voluntary if eligible, not required.

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or you are new to the profession, we invite you to connect with us. Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply promptly for the best chance to progress.

Have a question? Contact Smitha from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Safety is our priority and we will take action to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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Posting Notes: HARRISTOWN, TOOWOOMBA || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time