Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart•San Francisco, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodstart is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for its Little Mountain - Gumtree Pocket Court centre in Queensland. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, with pay of up to $71.79 per hour plus superannuation. The teacher will create purposeful, engaging learning experiences that encourage children’s curiosity and confidence, and build strong relationships with children and families to foster belonging and support children to thrive. Working with the centre leadership team, the teacher will lead educational programs, mentor best practice, and contribute to high-quality outcomes for children. The centre offers natural outdoor learning environments, welcoming spaces for children at different stages of early learning, a collaborative team culture, and a focus on play-based learning and continuous improvement. Goodstart welcomes experienced teachers as well as graduates beginning their teaching careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA.
Current Queensland Working with Children Check.
Current First Aid qualification.
Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via the Geccko platform.
Passion for providing high-quality educational experiences that support children’s learning and development.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting; graduates and candidates preparing for their first teaching role are also welcome.
Queensland teacher registration, which is voluntary if eligible and not required for the position.

Responsibilities

Lead educational programs in collaboration with the centre leadership team.
Use purposeful, engaging teaching practices to inspire children’s curiosity and confidence.
Build strong relationships with children and families and foster a sense of belonging.
Mentor best practice and help deliver exceptional outcomes for children.
Provide high-quality educational experiences that support each child’s learning and development.

Benefits

Pay of up to $71.79 per hour plus superannuation.
Salary package comparable to state primary school teachers.
Regular professional development, workshops and online discussions aligned with career stage.
Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community and professional learning resources.
Mentoring and support for teacher accreditation and registration.
50% childcare discount.
Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
Fitness Passport with discounted access to gyms and pools for employees and their families.
Two wellbeing days included in personal leave each year.
Free optional annual flu shot.
Option to purchase additional leave.
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
Retail discounts on travel, technology and insurance.
Uniform allowance.
Employee referral program.
Eligible educators currently studying may access scholarships of up to $25,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while completing an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree.