Early Childhood Teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten)

Location: Kin Kora, Gladstone Region QLD 4680, Goreng, Goreng Goreng, Byelee, Bunda land

Centre: Goodstart Kin Kora

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $ $66.09 (qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits

Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career

Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers

Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $25,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you'll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children's needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart Kin Kora:

Goodstart Kin Kora, a 74-place childcare centre, is conveniently located on the corner opposite Kin Kora Primary School, close to shops, bus routes, main roads, and residential estates. The centre prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, featuring a fully operational vegetable and herb garden. Our large, age-appropriate play spaces and equipment are designed to enhance children's awareness of their surroundings and the greater environment.

Community involvement is important to us. Through visits to the centre and participation in various events and activities throughout the year, we enrich the children's learning experiences. Daily art and music experiences allow the children to freely express their creativity.

Our team of long-term, dedicated Educators includes five staff members who have been with us for over 10 years, along with multiple others with over five years of service. We celebrate and embrace the diverse cultures within our community, ensuring a rich, inclusive environment for all.

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)

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 up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

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

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and First Aid qualification

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 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.

Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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

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.

Posting Notes: KIN KORA, GLADSTONE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time