Location: Kyneton, Victoria 3444, home of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung People of the Kulin NationCentre: Goodstart KynetonEmployment Type: Full Time 38 hours per weekPay: $45.45 - $68.53 per hour + Superannuation + BenefitsKey HighlightsHelp provide the best start to a childs life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible careerCompetitive salary package on par with state primary school TeachersGet 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leaveAre you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where youll be 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 so, wed love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, youll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. Youll 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.About Goodstart KynetonPrime Location - Our beautifully renovated 73-place centre is located in Kyneton, a vibrant regional town known for its charming cafs, creative community, and relaxed country lifestyle, just over an hour from MelbourneSupportive & Fun Team - Join a close-knit, long-standing team that genuinely enjoys working together, with strong leadership support from a Centre Director, Assistant Director/Educational Leader, Administration Assistant, and Centre CoachOur Centre - Were passionate about sustainability, with initiatives including a recycling program, water tank, vegetable garden, worm farm, and organic waste systemsWhat Goodstart can offer youCompetitive pay - youll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachersAccess to a dedicated Teachers Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resourcesA 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 up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveFitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programYoull needBachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)Current Victorian Working with Children Check and First Aid qualificationHold active registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)Commitment to Reconciliation, Diversity & Child SafetyWere 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. Were 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Early Childhood Teacher