About the Role
As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you will ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.
You will build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, ensuring open communication about their child's progress and involvement in their education.
About Our Centre
Our 66-place centre is centrally located in the heart of town adjacent to the TAFE, close to local schools, shops, and main roads.
We work towards sustainability, and love our natural outdoor play space, real grass, and veggie patch as well as a balance of natural and manmade elements.
What We Offer:
* Competitive pay - you'll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
* Hold active registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).