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. Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career. 

About Goodstart:
 

• Located near the northern beaches of Adelaide, close to local schools, community services, shops and transport routes.
• Licenced for 115 children per day, aged from 6 weeks to 6 years
• Rated Exceeding National Quality Standards
• We offer a relaxed and welcoming environment where professional educators foster childrens love of learning, friendship, imagination and discovery in a safe and caring environment.
• Children who attend Semaphore South have access to quality and engaging early learning programs that are planned to reflect individual learning needs and interests.
• Working together with families these programs are supported and taught by qualified educators who have a passion for the care and development of children.
• From Nursery to Preschool, we have set up a program in line with an Early Learning Framework that involves sensory and play based learning opportunities.
• With many of our educators living locally or having worked in the centre for several years, Semaphore South Goodstart has a strong bond with many of the families and businesses across the Port Adelaide and Semaphore area creating a district community feel.
• View our Facebook community 
• Download the Thriving Teachers brochure to find more great reasons to choose Goodstart to grow your teaching career.
   

 What Goodstart can offer you: 

💰 Competitive pay - 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 gap 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 and childcare 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 SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 

• South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met) 

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 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. 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/VTO109OtMH0 

Posting Notes: SEMAPHORE SOUTH, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time