Overview As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart Bundaberg George Street, 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.
Responsibilities Mentor and inspire educational practices in the room.
Collaborate with centre leadership to develop, review, and implement high quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for children.
Build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
Qualifications Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and First Aid qualification.
Prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting (preferred).
Welcoming new teachers embarking on their first role.
About Goodstart Bundaberg George Street Our childcare centre boasts five well designed rooms and accommodates up to 75 children daily.
The facility features a large natural playground, shaded by tall trees and supplemented with shade covers, providing a comfortable and safe outdoor environment.
Additionally, a sweeping veranda area offers versatile space for various activities.
Our team is dedicated to creating nurturing and inviting play spaces, both indoors and outdoors, that promote children's growth and development.
We take pride in our long standing staff members who bring a wealth of qualifications and extensive experience to the centre.
Our culturally diverse team enriches the learning environment, reflecting a variety of backgrounds and languages and strengthening the connection between home and the centre.
Our collaborative leadership team works cohesively to ensure the highest standards of care and education are exceeded daily.
With strong community involvement, we foster connections and partnerships that enhance the overall experience for the children and their families.
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).
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
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).
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.
How to Apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Equal Opportunity We're an equal opportunity employer who is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We've committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
All candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm, as a Child Safe Organisation.