Early Childhood Teacher

Description:

About Goodstart Blair Athol
Are you an enthusiastic and caring Early Childhood Teacher looking for a place where you can truly make a difference? Blair Athol could be your next home!
Goodstart Blair Athol opened in 2019 our beautiful, purpose-built 85-place centre is designed to inspire curiosity and joyful learning. With five separate, naturally inspired learning spaces that flow directly into our stunning landscaped outdoor environment, children are encouraged to explore, create, and connect—indoors and out!
Providing care and high-quality education for children between the ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our passionate educators create nurturing and stimulating environments that support every child’s growth and development.
• Work in a team that is warm, welcoming, and truly connected to its families and community
• Contribute to the planning cycle, including observations, documentation, and evaluations that inform responsive programming.
• Flexibility to work between our opening hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Identify and respond to additional needs or learning styles, working collaboratively with families and specialists if needed.
• Uphold a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for every child.
Bring deep personal reward—helping shape the foundation of a child’s life.
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)‍ 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 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 an 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.
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 Salena Vo from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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.
#gsteachers
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.