Role: Early Childhood Teacher or Studying Towards Qualification location: Mackay & Coalfields Centre: Goodstart Mackay, MacAlister Street Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-time Permanent Pay: $38.41 - $59.13 + super + 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 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.
Join the Goodstart Mackay, MacAlister Street At Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Mackay - Macalister Street , we provide a convenient, stress-free experience for families in the inner city, offering a place where children can be close to their parents' work.
Our centre caters to city workers and the vibrant community of Mackay's high-density areas, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards in early education.
Our vision, "Where Every Child Belongs," reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated, and every child and family feels like they are part of our extended family.
Innovative Learning Environment : Inside, our rooms—from Nursery to Kindergarten—are designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities that support each child's growth and development.
We focus on ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition to school.
Engaged Community : We maintain strong connections with families through our Storypark platform, regular family nights, and newsletters.
This open communication allows us to tailor programs to each child's individual needs, interests, and strengths, reflecting the cultural diversity within our centre.
Outdoor Exploration : Despite our central location, we boast a large, age-appropriate outdoor play area that encourages children to explore their surroundings, understand the importance of sustainability, and develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Community Integration : A key focus at our centre is engaging with the broader community.
Through excursions, visits, and participation in local events, we enhance the children's learning experiences and teach them the value of being active, contributing members of society.
If you are an Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about fostering a sense of belonging, driving educational excellence, and connecting with the community, we'd love to welcome you to our team at Goodstart Mackay - Macalister Street.
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 Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000) 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 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 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 encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ****** If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like further information and support, email ****** 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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/VTO109OtMH0 Posting Notes: MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
