At a Glance
- Tasks: Ignite a love of learning in children through creative and purposeful teaching.
- Company: Goodstart Australind, a warm and community-focused early childhood centre.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, paid parental leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification and current WA Working with Children Check.
The predicted salary is between 47 - 72 $ per hour.
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
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.
About Goodstart Australind:
- Warm, Community-Focused Centre β Be part of a welcoming, inclusive centre where strong family partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.
- Convenient Coastal Location β Enjoy easy parking, public transport links and a beautiful setting close to the estuary, parks and local schools.
- Beautiful Learning Spaces β Teach in newly renovated, home-like environments designed to support children's wellbeing and development.
- Purposeful Kindergarten Program β Inspire children's learning through play-based, child-led programs that support school readiness and curiosity.
- Established Team β Join a stable team with long-standing educators, led by an experienced Director who value collaboration and mentoring.
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 starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
- 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
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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 or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Western Australia β Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRB WA) (applicants studying their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be supported to apply for Limited Registration if certain conditions are 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.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. 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.
Early Childhood Teacher in Harvey employer: Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Tannum Sands is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its educators in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships with families and fostering a love of learning in children, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a vibrant work culture that values creativity and innovation. Located in the beautiful Tannum Sands, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in early childhood education.