Teacher - Early Childhood - Goodstart Early Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Learning Portal access

Mentor for accreditation

50% childcare gap fee discount

Paid parental leave (up to 6 weeks)

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Additional leave options

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Mackay - Bridge Road is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for a permanent full-time role at 1-3 Brooks Street, West Mackay. The position offers 38 hours per week with pay between $47.61 and $71.79 per hour, plus superannuation and benefits.

You will ignite a love of learning in children, build strong relationships with families and mentor teaching practices, collaborating with centre leadership to deliver high-quality early learning programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 1-3 Brooks Street, West Mackay, 4740, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Mackay - Bridge Road
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time, 38hrs/week
Pay: $47.61 - $71.79 (depending on experience and qualifications) + Superannuation + Benefits

• 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

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 Mackay - Bridge Road

• Centrally located and handy to City, Schools, Base Hospital and Airport - a hop skip and jump
• Twin building 105 place centre accomodating children from 6 weeks to 5 years
• We incorporate love and respect for our natural environment, and model sustainable practices within the centre.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay
• 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 of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

If you have prior experience as a Early Childhood 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.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

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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