Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 66.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above award wages

Parental leave (4–6 weeks)

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Additional leave option

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Job stability (not-for-profit)

Descripción de la vacante

Goodstart Early Learning in the Adelaide region of SA is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to inspire learning and support children's development. You will build strong relationships with families and deliver high-quality, intentional teaching across our centres.

The role requires a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved), current Teacher Registration, WWCC, and First Aid. This not-for-profit employer offers above award pay, professional development, and generous leave

Formación

• 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.
• Ability to lead a classroom and engage with educators, families and children.

Responsabilidades

• Inspire a love of learning and foster development through purposeful teaching.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Mentor and guide educational practices within the room and centre leadership team.
• Develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs.

Conocimientos

Classroom leadership

Relationship building with families

Reflective practice

Engagement with educators and children

Educación

Current Teachers Registration

First Aid qualification

Working with Children Check

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

Descripción del empleo

Role:

Early Childhood Teacher

Location:

Adelaide region, SA – All centres are located within the Adelaide and surrounds region in SA Early Childhood Teachers - r anging from $47.61 to $71.79 per hour + Superannuation (Dependant on qualifications and experience) Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Company Overview

We offer 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.

Benefits

• 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 above award wages, and enjoy a host of great additional benefits

Looking for a meaningful career, a supportive culture and the chance to grow?

Whether you’re already working in early years or are just starting out, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

About Goodstart

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 all 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 and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

Your Impact!

As a Teacher, you will 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.

You’ll Need

• Teacher – 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
• Having 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

What Goodstart Can Offer You

• Better pay – you’ll get above award wages
• 50% discount off your 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

Equal Opportunities

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.