Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs

Centre: Goodstart Dalby

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time (Min 2 days per week)

Pay:$83,150.08 - $126187.36  + super + benefits (dependant on experience)

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• 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

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.
 

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 Dalby

Join our passionate Early Childhood Education team in a centrally located, community-focused centre in the heart of Dalby. Nestled within a church and split into two buildings, our 74-place centre provides tailored care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, in age-segregated rooms designed to meet their unique needs and interests.

Our team fosters a welcoming and supportive culture. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and embrace learning through hands-on experiences, from sensory and cognitive play to gardening and cultural reflection.
 

• Centrally located in Dalby, allowing easy access for busy families.
• A supportive environment in a 74-place centre, fostering growth and community connections.
• Engaging outdoor spaces, with gardens, sensory areas, and sustainability initiatives.
• An experienced team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment and meaningful cultural connections.
• Individualised programs for children, fostering age-appropriate learning across five rooms.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team, bringing passion, energy, and a love for nurturing young minds.

Meet our Centre Director – Sandra Lee

Sandra brings over 7 years of experience in the early childhood industry and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Her extensive background in various leadership roles has equipped her with the skills to create a safe, supportive environment where children are empowered to learn, grow, and explore. Sandra believes that every child is a unique individual and deserves the opportunity to develop their strengths, interests, and abilities in a nurturing, respectful environment. She welcomes you to visit and looks forward to meeting each family personally!

 What Goodstart can offer you:

• 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
• 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
   

You’ll need:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact Anita of  our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like further information and support, email deadlycareers@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 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.

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