Early Childhood Teacher – Goodstart

We’re seeking an Early Childhood Teacher dedicated to igniting a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll 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.

About Goodstart Isaacs

Our Isaacs centre is a well‑established, supportive, and collaborative team that prided itself on creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay – above award and comparable to state primary school teachers (starting salary $86,000 for a 3‑year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4‑year Graduate Teacher)
• Regular professional development sessions including workshops and online discussions aligned to your career stage connecting you with peers, mentors and experienced teachers
• Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with a comprehensive library of resources
• A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (where required)
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks 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 (optionally)
• Option to purchase extra leave for greater work–life balance
• First Nations support and cultural leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current ACT Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Active accreditation with ACT Education Standards Authority

About the role

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.

Equal Opportunity & Reconciliation

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Indigenous people feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check. Safety is our priority and we ensure all children are safe and protected from abuse, neglect and harm.

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