Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Paralowie, Adelaide SA 5108
Centre: Goodstart Paralowie – Yalumba Drive
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $43.55 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super
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 the amazing opportunities we have 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 Paralowie – Yalumba Drive
Are you an inspiring, passionate Early Childhood Teacher ready to lead a Kindy program that truly makes a difference?
Join our beautiful 100-place Goodstart Paralowie – Yalumba Drive centre, proudly rated Exceeding by ACECQA, and become an integral part of our Preschool 2 room—where creativity, curiosity, and learning flourish every day!
We’re seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to run our engaging Kindergarten program in a dedicated, well-resourced classroom—no floating between rooms! You’ll have the freedom and support to design rich, play-based learning experiences that prepare children for school and life.
Set shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (hello, work-life balance!)
Programming time: 4–7 hours per week (in-centre) depending on enrolments
Dedicated staff & planning room—your own space to bring your ideas to life
Work alongside a longstanding, close-knit team with high staff morale and shared values
Positive, supportive culture – You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who value collaboration, respect, and laughter.
Well-organised structure – We’ve got the systems and resources you need so you can focus on what matters: the children.
Beautiful learning environment – Our Preschool 2 room is warm, spacious, and thoughtfully set up to inspire curiosity and joy.
Impact and growth – You’ll guide children through their final year before school, making a lasting difference in their lives.
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 skilled 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
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
️ 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 SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met)
If you have prior experience as a Teacher in an 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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Sal from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.org.au
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.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
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