Role: Early Childhood Teacher location: Bayside & Eastern Suburbs Brisbane Centre: Goodstart Capalaba, Greenup Street Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Pay: 42.08 - $63.86 super benefits The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here • 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 Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you. 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. Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career. About Goodstart Capalaba, Greenup Street • Exceeding Centre: Proud to be recognized as an Exceeding Centre, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of early learning and care. • Supportive Environment: Work in a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. • Qualified and Passionate Team: Join a team of long-standing, passionate educators, most of whom hold or are working towards their Diploma in Children’s Services or higher, fostering a culture of excellence. • Strong Educational Focus: Be part of a centre that follows the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines, emphasizing play-based learning. • Community Engagement: Benefit from strong community relationships, with local primary schools and regular participation in community events. • Amazing Families and Children: Work with supportive and wonderful families and children who make our centre a vibrant place to be. • Beautiful Play Spaces: Enjoy working in a grand playground with natural play areas, supporting sustainability through gardens filled with edible plants and vegetables. • Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression. About you • Preferred Experience: Ideally, you have experience completing transition statements and possess strong knowledge of programming and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG). • Passionate Educator: You are passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a supportive, nurturing environment. • Loyal and Hardworking: You bring dedication, reliability, and a strong work ethic to your role, ensuring the best outcomes for the children in your care. • Fun and Engaging: You have a positive attitude and enjoy bringing fun and creativity into the classroom, enriching the learning experience for the children. • Team Player: You will join a team of already passionate educators, bringing your own unique energy and commitment to the room. • Adaptable and Resilient: You understand that working in early childhood education comes with its challenges, such as managing diverse learning needs and adapting to changing environments, but you approach these with a positive mindset and a solution-focused attitude. • Growth-Oriented: If you’re new to the industry, you’re eager to learn and grow into your role, with the understanding that support will be available to guide you. • Organisational Skills: As the end of the year approaches, you’ll be involved in organising key activities like graduation, prep visits, and transition statements. The current educator will be there to support you through these important tasks. 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 • 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 Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworthgoodstart.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/yS4YoN6-QAc 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.