Teacher

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.

**Role**: Teacher
**Centre**: Goodstart Australind
**Employment Type**: Part time (3 days a week)

**Pay**: $37 - $57 p/h

Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
Be paid on par with state primary school teachers, and enjoy a host of great additional benefits
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, while building a career that also fits with your life at home, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

At Goodstart, we believe in laying the best foundation for every child to help set them up for school and beyond. We know our passionate, qualified Teachers make all the difference - and that’s why we need you

Your Impact
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 Goodstart Australind
Goodstart Australind is set in the centre of our family-friendly coastal community, close to local schools, shops, and cafes. We are a small centre but pride ourselves on being able to offer a more home-like environment and one on one care to the children so that they can grow and learn at their own pace. We also pride ourselves on our relations we have with the children and families, and this reflects in our ACECQA rating, exceeding.
Part time position (22.5 hours per week)
Set shifts and rotating roster to support work/life balance
Paid staff meetings
Teacher mentor support program
2x planning computers available in the staff room and office
Bus stop out the front
Long standing educators, 10 years plus
Opening hours 6:30am - 6pm
What Goodstart can offer you
Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school teachers
Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
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

You’ll need
Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
Current Western Australian Teachers Registration
Current Western Australian 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

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.

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