Early Childhood Teacher

Company description:
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.
Job description: Early Childhood Teacher | Beachmere
Goodstart Early Learning | Full-time | $49.56 – $71.79/hr + Super
Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build a meaningful teaching career.

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.

🧡 Why you’ll love working with us
* $49.56 – $71.79/hr + at least 5% above award
* Salaries aligned with state primary school teachers
* 50% childcare discount + paid parental leave
* Up to $6,000 study support (QLD Pathways Program)
* Dedicated programming time off the floor

🌿 About Goodstart Beachmere
* Kindy room role with a focus on play-based, child-led learning
* Warm, community-focused centre (75 places) in a relaxed coastal setting
* Led by an experienced Director with 10+ years at Goodstart
* Supportive culture where educators feel valued and consistent routines thrive

👩🏫 Your role
* Deliver high-quality Kindergarten programs
* Inspire a love of learning through play-based teaching
* Build strong relationships with children and families
* Mentor educators and collaborate with leadership to drive best practice

🎁 What we offer
* Competitive teacher salaries + professional development and mentoring
* Access to an exclusive Teachers’ Community & learning portal
* Wellbeing days + Fitness Passport (discounted gym & pool access)
* Option to purchase extra leave for work/life balance
* First Nations Cultural Leave & support
* Retail discounts, uniform allowance & referral bonuses

✅ What you’ll need
* Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood (ACECQA approved)
* Current QLD Working with Children Check + First Aid
* Teacher registration

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.

👉 Apply now — we review applications as they’re received, so don’t wait!
📞 Jess Ambury | Talent Acquisition
07 3918 2019 | jambury@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/yS4YoN6-QAc

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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44414498