Early Childhood Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Childcare gap fee discount

6 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Extra leave options

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our Western Division NSW centres. You will deliver quality programs across Kindergarten and Preschool, building relationships with children and families and contributing to safe, inclusive learning environments.

You will hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, be registered, and bring knowledge of EYLF and NQS, with a passion for reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved).
• Current Teachers Registration.
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and National Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead engaging classroom with educators, families and children.
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of learning and develop children's development through intentional teaching.
• Mentor and guide educational practices with the centre leadership team.
• Develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs.
• Build meaningful relationships with families to support belonging.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Engaging with families

Reflective practice

Best practice sharing

Safety and safeguarding

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Western Division region, NSW - All centres are located within the Western Division region Salary Range: Early Childhood Teacher – ranging from $47.61 to $71.79 per hour + Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

We offer quality early learning 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 Western Division region of New South Wales .

We provide the following:

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life and 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 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 and experience 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 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 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

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.

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