Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Adelaide region, SA – All centres are located within the Adelaide and surrounds region in SA

Salary: from $43.55 p/hr to $66.09 p/hr + Superannuation (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Goodstart offers quality long day-care programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs across Australia. We are looking for like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives in the Adelaide and surrounds region in South Australia. Click here to see our locations - SA.

• Inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices delivered with creativity and energy.
  
• Build meaningful relationships with families so each child has a strong sense of belonging to support thriving.
  
• Mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and collaborate with the centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs to achieve optimal outcomes for children.
  
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture and participate in reflective practice and continuous improvement.
  

We're Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life. At Goodstart, we're about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people like you. From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years. Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us; they are a personal commitment to our children, families and each other every day.

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
  
• Current Teachers Registration
  
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
  
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
  
• Passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively, engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program
  
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
  
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
  
• Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program
  
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members
  

• Better pay - above award wages
  
• 50% discount off childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
  
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
  
• Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
  
• 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
  

We review applications as they are submitted. Submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Supporting our people and protecting our children — we're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse environment. We're 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; all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.