Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie SA 5108
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Key points we found
- Lead a Kindergarten program in a dedicated classroom.
- Design play-based learning experiences for children.
- Collaborate with a supportive team in a positive environment.
About Goodstart Paralowie – Yalumba Drive
Are you an inspiring, passionate Early Childhood Teacher ready to lead a Kindy program that truly makes a difference?
Join our beautiful 100-place Goodstart Paralowie – Yalumba Drive centre, proudly rated Exceeding by ACECQA, and become an integral part of our Preschool 2 room—where creativity, curiosity, and learning flourish every day!
We’re seeking a full-time, highly experienced Early Childhood Teacher to run our engaging Kindergarten program in a dedicated, well-resourced classroom—no floating between rooms! You’ll have the freedom and support to design rich, play-based learning experiences that prepare children for school and life.
- Set shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (hello, work-life balance!)
- Programming time: 4–7 hours per week (in-centre) depending on enrolments
- Dedicated staff & planning room—your own space to bring your ideas to life
- Work alongside a longstanding, close-knit team with high staff morale and shared values
- Positive, supportive culture – You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who value collaboration, respect, and laughter.
- Well-organised structure – We’ve got the systems and resources you need so you can focus on what matters: the children.
- Beautiful learning environment – Our Preschool 2 room is warm, spacious, and thoughtfully set up to inspire curiosity and joy.
- Impact and growth – You’ll guide children through their final year before school, making a lasting difference in their lives.
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 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 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 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 (optional)
✈️Option to purchase extra leave for even 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 of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met)
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Jessica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re 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. We’re 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.
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Posting Notes: PARALOWIE, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
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Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart was formed in 2009 thanks to a unique combination of private, public and leading community sector organisations — The Benevolent Society, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Mission Australia and Social Ventures Australia.
We deliver social impact on a national scale by offering evidence-informed early learning and care in hundreds of centres nationally, supporting families and influencing the broader community through our advocacy work, which aims to increase investment in the early years to ensure all children have access to quality early learning.
Goodstart is a social enterprise with social purpose at its heart, but our head operates with business discipline to deliver healthy operating margins for continued investment in centres, people and programs to deliver on our vision and purpose.
We operate 644 early learning centres in all states and territories of Australia, caring for 70,900 children from 59,500 families and employing 14,900 people.
Our vision is for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
Our purpose is to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
We're people with purpose.
Goodstart is a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we attract people who want to make a difference.
We provide enhanced services and multi-skilled teams to meet a diverse range of learning needs. And we offer our people specialist training so they can help all children, including those with additional needs or facing disadvantage.
Like to know more? Visit: goodstart.org.au
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