Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Join our Centre teams at Mackay as an Early Childhood Teacher. ($42.08-$64 an hour dependent on qualification and experience)

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children with purposeful and energetic teaching practices, build strong relationships with families, and ensure each child feels a sense of belonging. Your passion will drive you to collaborate with the leadership team to develop, review and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

What Goodstart can offer you: 

  • Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000) 

  • Regular professional development sessions connecting you with an experienced internal network

  • Access to a supportive and dedicated Teachers’ Community

  • 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave 

  • Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year 

  • Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance 

  • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave 

  • Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology products

  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

You’ll need: 

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood (or working towards) or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

  • Current Queensland Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 

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.  

How to apply 

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. 
 
We review applications as they are submitted. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 

Got a Question? Contact Merlin in our Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3918 2237 or via email on mmathews2@goodstart.org.au
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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