Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Gunnedah, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Gunnedah
Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Pay: $42.08 - $63.86 p/h + Super
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* 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.
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.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children's needs, interests, and ideas.
About Goodstart Gunnedah
Located in the heart of the culturally rich Kamilaroi lands, our 66-place centre is more than just a workplace—it's a community where you can leave your mark.
* A Rostered Day Off (RDO) to help you maintain that all-important work-life balance.
* A dynamic Kindergarten room where you'll lead up to 20 children per day, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
* 6 hours of dedicated programming time each week to focus on crafting creative and impactful educational programs—without being pulled off the floor.
* Convenient location close to schools, shops, and main roads, so you can enjoy the best of Gunnedah's relaxed lifestyle with easy access to amenities.
This is your chance to support each stage of childhood development, with the backing of a passionate, experienced team.
What We Can Offer You
* 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 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 NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
* New South Wales – Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
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.