Role: Early Childhood Teacher Location: 20-22 Gertz Avenue, RESERVOIR, 3073, VIC Centre: Goodstart Reservoir Employment Type: Permanent Full time • 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 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 Reservoir Goodstart Early Learning Centre Reservoir is located in a residential area close to shops, schools and transport. Our Centre caters to children aged six weeks to five years. All rooms – from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - provide a comprehensive program based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework - where all children's developmental needs are observed, planned for and evaluated. What Goodstart can offer you: • Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers • Thriving Teachers Program – unique to Goodstart, 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 • Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year • Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance • Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price • 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 • Must have proven Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) experience in an early learning environment 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. 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 Talent Acquisition Partner Metty on 03 9648 9838 or via email mganhewage@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 gsteacher Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.