Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
Centre: Goodstart Kenmore, Princeton Street
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent
Pay: $38.41 - $60.00 per hour + super + benefits
 

• 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 Kenmore, Princeton Street

• We are proud to be an Exceeding" rated Centre
• Resources - Amazing Kindergarten resources
• Location: We are conveniently located off Moggill Road in Kenmore, with ample parking.
• Age Range: We care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, offering tailored learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Collaborative Approach: We work in partnership with families to support each child's unique learning journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for school.
• Qualified Team: Join a team of professionals with relevant qualifications, current blue cards, and first aid certificates.
• Play-Based Learning: Our stimulating rooms and engaging programs focus on individual strengths, interests, and needs.
• Outdoor Spaces: Our playgrounds blend natural and manmade elements, promoting exploration, sustainability, and imaginative play.
• Communication: Utilise our Storypark platform to maintain clear communication with families, supporting children’s development and milestone tracking.
• Nutrition: On-site cook provides healthy meals daily, catering to all dietary needs.
• Community Engagement: We actively involve the local community to enrich children's learning experiences and foster a sense of social responsibility.
• Opportunity:  We’re excited to welcome passionate Early Childhood Teachers to our dedicated team.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)  
• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid professional development
• 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 Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Qld Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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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Posting Notes: KENMORE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time