Teacher - Early Intervention & Inclusion
About The Position
As (Proficient) Early Childhood Teacher Early Intervention and Inclusion Specialist, you will support the inclusion, learning, and development of children from birth–6 years with additional needs. Working closely with educators, you will implement inclusive practices, develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), collaborate with external professionals, and build educator capability through coaching and modelling with effective demonstration of teaching. Success in this role will be achieved through strong collaboration with the centre leadership team and working together with educators, families, community organisations, Local Elders, community groups, schools including teachers and Principals, and other service providers. You must also champion respectful family partnerships and draw on both professional and lived experience to build inclusive learning communities. You will support the team to embed deeply connected principles of quality teaching, equity, social inclusion, and evidence-informed early intervention, you will provide expertise and leadership to embed adaptive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches that honour each child’s communication style, sensory profile, learning preferences, and developmental pathway. You will be at the core of our mission, supporting our centre teams to facilitate access and participation in ECEC and other local services to support better outcomes for children and families. Your work will help shape the future, ensuring every child gets the best start in life.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Full VIT Registration
- 7-10 years in an inclusive education role
- Strong knowledge of neurodiversity and inclusive education principles.
- Experience working with children aged birth–6 with addition needs including trauma-related, behavioural, medical, and developmental needs.
- Current drivers License
Nice To Haves
- Qualifications in Special Education/Inclusive Education equivalent is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Implement inclusive practices
- Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Collaborate with external professionals
- Build educator capability through coaching and modelling with effective demonstration of teaching
- Champion respectful family partnerships
- Draw on both professional and lived experience to build inclusive learning communities
- Support the team to embed deeply connected principles of quality teaching, equity, social inclusion, and evidence-informed early intervention
- Provide expertise and leadership to embed adaptive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches that honour each child’s communication style, sensory profile, learning preferences, and developmental pathway
- Facilitate access and participation in ECEC and other local services to support better outcomes for children and families
Benefits
- Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers
- Thriving Teachers Program – unique to Goodstart, 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
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
