Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart Early Learning; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Discounted childcare gap fees

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Cairns Region, QLD, is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to deliver high-quality learning experiences across our centres. You will foster belonging, partner with families and lead purposeful play-based programs informed by the EYLF and NQS.

You'll have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, current teaching registration, and a passion for mentoring teams. We offer above award wages, generous leave, professional development, and a supportive not-for-profit culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved) and current teacher registration.
• WWCC and First Aid qualification must be current.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead a classroom and engage with educators, families and children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early learning programs across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
• Build meaningful relationships with families to support children's belonging.
• Collaborate with centre leadership to develop and review educational programs.
• Maintain a safe environment for children and staff.
• Mentor and guide team in best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of EYLF & NQS

Leadership in classroom

Relationship building with families

Reflective practice

Best practice sharing

Safety and safeguarding

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

Current Teachers Registration

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certification

Job description

Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Cairns Region, QLD – All centres are located within Cairns and Far North Queensland region in QLD
Salary Range : Early Childhood Teachers - r anging from $47.61 to $71.79 per hour + Superannuation (Dependant on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

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 Cairns and Far North Queensland area in QLD, Australia.

• 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.

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 inchildren 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 inhow 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

WhatGoodstart 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 - asAustralia’s largest provider ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.