At Guardian, childcare is more than a job
Are you passionate about supporting young children to discover, explore, and learn as they grow through quality and innovative education programs?
As an Early Childhood Teacher, your voice matters. You’ll also have a great place to contribute, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:
- Teachers@Guardian professional network to support you to build knowledge and improve practice.
- Let’s Connect groups which are a place for Teachers and Working towards Teachers to organise events to come together in person to have fun and connect with each other in your local area.
- Access to ECA learning hub and other PL opportunities for self-selected professional learning to support maintenance of registration responsibilities.
- Aspire Centre Leaders program, a toolkit that support those who want to work towards the role of a centre leader
- High-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teachers
- Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- WHEREFIT – 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more…
- Guardian Degree program – We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply)
- Employee Assistance Program for 24-hour support
- Paid first aid courses and renewals
- Visa Sponsorship opportunities available for eligible candidates
New Centre
- Six spacious, beautifully designed modern indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder and curiosity in every child
- Included programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Out & About Community Excursions, and Sustainability, with daily learning experiences designed to support each child’s development and growth
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore with sandpits, synthetic turf, play forts and timber climbing equipment
The Opportunity
As an ECT you will be part of a passionate team where you will enjoy:
- Collaborate with a professional team to create a safe environment where children can be creative, brave and curious in their learning.
- Foster strong, meaningful relationships with families for the best education and care.
- Support educators to deliver the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice.
- Exemplify Guardian’s mindsets of bravery, positivity, thoughtfulness, and professionalism.
- Join Leadership Councils for skill development, collaboration, and active participation in decision-making.
To be considered, you will have:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA
- Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration
- Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Previous ECT experience (desirable)
- Valid Working with Children’s Check or state-specific equivalent.
Apply now
Be inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to the Teacher in you. Apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
Referrals
We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.