Teacher

Description:

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people like you!

From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.  

Your Impact 

As a teacher at Hughesdale you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.

You’ll help achieve this by 

• 84 place centre, leading the 18 place, 3-4 year room
• Long Day Care experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrating positive and meaningful relationships with families and children
• Displaying strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
• Modelling effective application of pedagogy in your teaching practice 

What Goodstart Can Offer You

• Comprehensive Teacher Professional Program
• Job security and stability
• Professional development and training
• Competitive above award rates
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform allowance
• Early Learning Centre discounts (from 15-30%) 

Requirements

• Approved Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Victorian Teachers Registration (VIT)
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Up to date Professional Teachers Accreditation
• First Aid qualification 

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. 

Supporting our people and protecting our children 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams made up of Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and deeper cultural awareness and understanding of our First Nations people and culture for all.