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 Mentone 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 

• 104 place centre, within the 22 place, 3-5 year room
• Brand new, purpose-built centre – built in April 2021
• 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

• Victorian Teachers Registration (VIT)
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Up to date Professional Teachers Accreditation
• First Aid qualification