Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Gold Coast Queensland

Centre: Goodstart Mount Tamborine

Employment Type: Part-Time – 21 Hours Per Week + 4 Hours Programming

Pay: $45.68 - $63.86 + Super + Benefits

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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.

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher looking to make a real impact in a beautiful, tight-knit community? Join our supportive team at Goodstart Mount Tamborine and help shape the future for our curious and capable kindy kids.

What makes Goodstart Mount Tamborine Special?

• A small, community-based feel where families and educators form genuine connections
• Nestled in the heart of Mount Tamborine, just a stroll from Gallery Walk
• A strong leadership team, including a Centre Director, Assistant Director, Educational Leader, and Safety Champion
• Flexible programming time that supports your well-being
• We value work-life balance, offering flexible non-contact arrangements

Challenges to Embrace!

• Supporting the centre as it evolves on its Exceeding journey!
• Providing inclusive support for a child diagnosed with Level 3 ASD (you’ll be backed by strong supports in place)!
• Our centre is undergoing positive change – we’re seeking someone who can thrive in a dynamic, envolving environment!
• Running a high-quality kindergarten program across three days requires excellent planning and creativity!

Why Join Goodstart Mount Tamborine? We’re a team that genuinely enjoys what we do – we laugh often, support each other, and work closely with families who genuinely value early education. If you're looking for a role where you can bring your ideas to life, grow professionally, and feel part of a warm and experienced team, this is your moment.

 
What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above the 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 on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Two wellbeing days are included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for an 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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@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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