Early Childhood Teacher

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Role:  Early Childhood Teacher Location: Queensland Australia Salary Range : Teacher - $42.40 per hour Employment Type:  Full-time Permanent 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 our amazing opportunities 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.
About Goodstart Riverside Gardens Nestled in the beautiful Riverside Gardens area, our welcoming centre is perfectly positioned close to the river walkway, parklands, and retail precinct, with convenient access to public transport, the local hospital, university, and army barracks.
Why Goodstart Riverside Gardens?
Spacious and Inspiring Environment: Our centre boasts seven expansive rooms and three playgrounds where children love to explore, invent, and engage with their surroundings.
Our open spaces foster creativity and curiosity, making every day an adventure for our children.
Experienced and Committed Educators: Our team of dedicated educators is passionate about providing the highest quality care and educational experiences for each child.
Many of our educators have been with us for over 10 years, offering a stable and nurturing environment.
Our staff are highly qualified, with all holding either a Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services, and several are furthering their qualifications.
Engaging Learning Spaces: Inside, each room—from Nursery to Kindergarten—is thoughtfully designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
Our environments empower children to explore autonomously, ensuring their growth and development through sensory and play-based learning.
Outdoor Exploration: Our three diverse playgrounds feature age-appropriate play spaces and equipment, inviting children to discover and engage with the natural world.
Outdoor play is a cherished part of our daily routine, where children thrive through active exploration.
Building Strong Relationships: We prioritise the formation of secure, trusting relationships between children and educators.
Our Key Educator Relationships model ensures that each child forms a special bond with a consistent educator, creating a sense of security and belonging.
Community and Family Engagement: We believe in the power of strong, reciprocal relationships with our families.
From special events and celebrations to daily interactions, newsletters, and information nights, we maintain open and meaningful communication.
Our Storypark platform and centre Facebook page further enhance our connection with parents, keeping them informed and involved in their child's learning journey.
Making a Difference: At Riverside Gardens, we are committed to giving every child the best start in life.
We also believe in giving back to our community and are proud to support Ronald McDonald House through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to be part of a supportive, experienced team, we'd love to welcome you to Goodstart Riverside Gardens.
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 #gsteachers Posting Notes: RIVERSIDE GARDENS, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time


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