Role
Early Childhood Teacher
Location
12 Wood Street, WOODEND, 3442, VIC
Centre
Goodstart Woodend
Employment Type
Permanent Full time 38 hours per week
Pay
$43.55 – $66.06 per hour + Super
Job Overview
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 and achieve outstanding outcomes for our children.
Benefits
* Help provide the best start to a child's life and make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
* Competitive salary package on par with state primary school teachers
* 50% discount off childcare gap fees and paid parental leave
* Thriving Teachers Program – regular professional development through workshops and online discussions aligned to your career stage
* Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community and Learning Portal with a comprehensive library of professional learning resources
* A mentor to support you through teacher accreditation or registration (where required)
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
* Option to purchase extra leave for greater work‑life balance
* Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted rate
* 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)
* VIT ECE registration – provisional or full
Experience
If you have prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting, 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 and encourage you to submit as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. We're an equal‑opportunity employer proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. 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.
Contact
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