Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart Early Learning

Bayview Heights, QLD Cairns, QLD
$37.00-56.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Role: TeacherLocation: Cairns & Far northCentre: Goodstart Bayview HeightsEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentPay: $37-$56/hr + Super

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

Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you'll be truly valued? If you're excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room, we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you're achieving optimal outcomes for children.About Goodstart Bayview Heights offers care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our centre values and teachers about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, embracing reconciliation and fostering respect and participation. Our diverse team of qualified educators, including those with bi-and multi-lingual backgrounds, enrich children's experiences through cultural activities like cooking, singing and dancing.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)
Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Teacher mentoring support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching, and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our teacher mentoring support team
Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families
Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!

You'll need:

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

ORQualification in Primary or Secondary education, Diploma or Cert 3 in Children's Services along with QLD Teacher Registration

Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

If you have previous experience as Teacher in a school or early learning environment, or similar, then we want to meet you!How to applyClick '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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 073918 2282 or via emailSupporting our people and protecting our childrenWe'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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