Early Childhood teacher

Role: Early Childhood Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten

Location: 97 Flockton St, McDowall QLD 4053

Centre: Goodstart McDowall

Employment Type: Full-Time ll 38 hours per week - Must be able to work between the hours of 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: $43.55- $66.07 per hour (Based on Experience and Qualifications)+ 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

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 Mcdowall

Spacious and Inclusive: Our centre accommodates up to 74 children, providing a warm and engaging environment for every child.

Role Opportunity: We're seeking a dedicated Float Educator to work across various rooms, supporting our team and enriching children's learning experiences.

Flexible Hours: Enjoy Full-time hours with flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Prime Location & Facilities: Situated within Norwest Plaza, our centre is easily accessible via public transportation. The location features a variety of amenities including several food outlets, Woolworths, chemist, gyms, and swim school, making it convenient for staff and families alike.

Diverse and Experienced Team: Join a multicultural team speaking over 15 languages, with a combined experience of over 117 years in early childhood education. Our Director and Centre Director boast a combined 32 years of dedicated service with Goodstart, ensuring a supportive and expert environment

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) - You must hold a completed ACECQA approved ECT qualification

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 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 Smitha 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: MCDOWALL, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time