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 Yarrawonga • High performing team, work with the best Centre rated as Exceeding NQS in latest AR • Small and homely 65 place centre • Located in the beautiful regional town ‘Sun Country’ Yarrawonga. Close to the Murray River, Yarrawonga is an inland aquatic paradise making work/life balance a breeze with so much adventure on your door step. • Long tenure team of dedicated ECE professionals 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) • Thriving Teachers: Unique to Goodstart, tailored professional development program – includes 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) • True Career progression – Australia’s largest NFP ECE with 650 centres across Australia • 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 • 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) • Hold active Early Childhood registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) 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 Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on 0396489815 or via email coloughlin2goodstart.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. gsteacher Join Austrailias largest Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Provider. Scroll down to read more