Job Overview
Early Childhood Teacher (preschool)
Pay: Up to $68.53 per hour (based on experience)
Responsibilities
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 Corowa
* A beautiful, well designed centre located close to local community
* Recently received an Exceeding rating, reflecting our commitment to quality care
* Large outdoor space for extensive play and activity for the children
* Consistent educators in the same rooms providing stability and routine
* Strong community ties, with the centre acting as a 'hub' of Corowa
Benefits
* 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 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
* 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
Requirements
* Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
* Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
* Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
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.
Contact
Have a question? Contact Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2369 or via email amorrall@goodstart.org.au
Equal Opportunity and Child Safety
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.
Additional Resources
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/yS4YoN6-QAc
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