Early Childhood Teacher - Educational Leader
Centre: Goodstart Parkwood Woodlands Way
Employment Type: Full time – 38 hours per week
Pay: Between $45.45 – $68.53 per hour plus Educational Leader Allowance
Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career.
Competitive salary package in line with state primary school teachers. 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
Currently studying? Scholarships of up to $25,000 are available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA‐approved Bachelor degree.
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. 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.
What Goodstart can offer you
* Competitive pay – above award and comparable to state primary school teachers.
* Regular professional development sessions, including workshops and online discussions aligned to your career stage.
* Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with a comprehensive library of professional learning resources.
* A mentor to support you through teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated).
* 50% discount on childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
* Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family.
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
* Free annual flu shot (optional).
* Option to purchase extra leave for 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 or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved).
* Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
* Either prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting, or a willingness to embark on your first role in the profession.
We welcome teachers from all backgrounds and experiences. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.
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