Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart Early Learning; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare gap fee discount

Paid parental leave

Staff discounts on various services

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Kooringal, NSW, is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher for a permanent full-time role (38 hours per week). You will deliver engaging early learning programs, mentor families, and collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality outcomes for children.

Applicants must hold ACECQA-approved credentials, NSW Working with Children Check, First Aid, and ongoing NESA accreditation. Remuneration includes an hourly rate up to $71.79 plus super and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Requires ACECQA-approved early childhood degree (Bachelor or Master).
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
• Active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Geccko platform completion for National Child Safety Foundation Training.

Responsibilities

• Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful teaching.
• Build strong relationships with families to support belonging and growth.
• Collaborate with centre leadership to develop, review and implement high-quality early learning programs.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)

NSW Working with Children Check

First Aid qualification

NESA accreditation

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training (Geccko platform)

Job description

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Centre: Goodstart Kooringal, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time/38 hours per week

Pay: Up to $71.79 per hour + Super + Discounts

• 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.

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 starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
• 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 or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• New South Wales – Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

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 [e-mail]

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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Posting Notes: KOORINGAL, WAGGA WAGGA || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time