As an Early Childhood Teacher, 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.
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
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? Excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room? Interested in creating a curriculum that aligns with children’s needs, interests and ideas? Then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 6-10 Station Place, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Centre: Goodstart Wagga Wagga – Station Place
Employment Type: Permanent part-time – 16 hours
Pay: $40-$56 per hour plus super
About Goodstart Wagga Wagga Station Place:
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Wagga Wagga – Station Place centre is conveniently located in a commercial precinct, at the top of the main street. We are close to the railway station, bust stop and taxi rank as well as nearby residential estates.
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)
Paid professional development – we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
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 6 weeks paid parental leave
Wellbeing focus – you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Complimentary annual flu shot
Additional leave – you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
Retail discounts – you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Security and stability – as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
Visa sponsorship opportunities available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) – recently graduated or 1 year experience
Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
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.