About Goodstart Toowoomba – Spring Street Experience the charm of our cosy, country home-style at Goodstart Toowoomba where children aged 12 months to six years thrive. Join a 68-place centre as an Early Childhood Teacher in leading a fun, play-based program in beautifully designed rooms and shaded outdoor spaces. • Working a lively group of 22 children in a vibrant, engaging Kindergarten room. Collaborate with two passionate educators to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. • Allocated programming hours • Enjoy set shifts within our convenient operating hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, giving you a balanced work-life schedule. • Create a nurturing, inclusive, and fun learning environment. • Develop child-led, play-based programs that prepare children for school and life. • Collaborate with families to enhance children's learning experiences. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! 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 QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification • Queensland – Teacher Registration voluntary if eligible, not required 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. Have a question? Contact Salena Vo from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected] 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.