Early Childhood Teacher

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Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible careerCompetitive salary package on par with state primary school TeachersGet 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leaveAre 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 Nuriootpa:Lead and mentor educators in a 75-place centre, fostering continuous improvement in teaching practices and curriculum development.Collaborate with a Centre Director boasting over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, promoting a supportive and growth-oriented environment.Implement a structured preschool program for children aged 3–5, delivered by university-qualified teachers, focusing on school readiness through play-based learning.Utilize purpose-built outdoor learning environments, including sandpits, veggie patches, and herb gardens, to enhance children's exploration and sustainability awareness.Benefit from a collaborative team culture that values reflective practice, professional development, and strong community connections.WhatGoodstart 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 teachersAccess to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resourcesA 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 leaveTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance,travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programYou'll need:Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)Current SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualificationSouth Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met)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 applyClick '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.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe'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.
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