Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Manunda Cairns Region QLD 4870 Manoora on Gimuy Walubara Lands of the Yidinji Peope
Centre: Goodstart Manunda - 2025s Centre of the Year for Regional QLD!
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week
Pay: $45.45 - $68.53 per hour Superannuation Benefits
Help provide the best start to a childs life. Make a lasting impact while g
rowing an incredible career
Competitive salary packageon par with state primary school Teachers
Get50% discount off your childcare gap fees paid parental leave
Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place whereyoullbe truly valued Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with childrens needs interests and ideas If sowedlove to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstartyoullignite a love of learning in children guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching 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.
About Goodstart Manunda:
We are a small centrally located childcare centre with a capacity for 68 children just a 5-minute drive from Cairns city. Our prime location also puts us within walking distance of schools TAFE and local shops. Our team is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity with Educators hailing from India China Korea Italy and Australia including valued First Nations staff. Many of our team members have been with us for over three years reflecting the strong community and supportive environment we cultivate.
We offer robust support for Trainees and Educators who are continuing their studies thanks to our high percentage of Diploma-qualified staff who serve as mentors. Additionally we have a permanent pool of relief Educators to assist with leave and provide time off the floor.
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
Competitive pay -youllget paid well above award and receive a package comparable tostateprimary school teachers (our starting salary is $86000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussionsaligned to your career stage and connecting you with peersmentorsand 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 andup to 6weeks 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)
Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Youllneed:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current QueenslandWorking with Children Check
If you have prior experience as aTeacherin 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.
How to apply
Click Apply Now andsubmityour application.
We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07)or via email
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
Supporting our people and protecting our children
Werean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof 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 abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Required Experience:
IC