
Early Childhood Teacher
- Smithfield, SA
- $80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Smithfield is a purpose-built 90-place centre with well-resourced learning environments designed to foster growth and creativity.
- Teacher role working with the 3-4 age group, supporting up to 20 children per day in a play-based learning environment.
- Rotating shifts provide flexibility while ensuring consistency in children's learning experiences.
- Work alongside an experienced Centre Director with over 40 years in the industry, gaining valuable leadership guidance.
- Be supported by an experienced mentor teacher, passionate about working with vulnerable children and making a meaningful impact.
- 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
- 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)