Take the lead! Become a Lead Educator at Guardian Manifold Heights!
As a Lead Educator, you will play a key role in creating a nurturing, creative, and stimulating environment where children thrive. Work alongside a team of talented Educators to build meaningful relationships with children and families and guide our early learning programs that set children up for success beyond formal schooling.
Why Join Guardian Manifold Heights?
- Professional Growth – Take charge of your career with ongoing professional development, mentoring, and career pathways.
- Collaborative Team – Work alongside passionate Educators and Teachers, sharing ideas and best practices to create innovative early learning programs.
- Well-Resourced Environment – Enjoy working in beautiful, light-filled learning spaces and high-quality, resource-rich environments.
- Great Benefits – Competitive salary, generous childcare discounts, employee recognition programs, and a referral program!
- Work-Life Balance – With flexible work hours and paid study support, we help you achieve the perfect balance.
We Offer Even More:
- WHEREFIT – Access to 2,000 discounted offers for gyms, beauty services, activewear, and more!
- Guardian Degree Program – Paid study support, flexible work hours, and reimbursement of course fees to help you achieve your goals.
- Paid First Aid Courses – Keep your skills sharp with first aid training and renewals on us.
About Our Centre
Our Guardian Manifold Heights Centre is a vibrant 99-place childcare facility located close to Manifold Heights, Herne Hill, Newtown, Highton, Geelong West, and Hamlyn Heights. It’s a beautiful, light-filled space where children aged 6 weeks to 6 years learn, play, and grow.
With exciting features like vegetable gardens, pet rabbits, compost bins, and a newly refurbished yard, our Centre provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Plus, we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture, celebrating different holidays, traditions, and backgrounds.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a team of Educators to develop innovative early learning programs.
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and your Centre community.
- Document children’s learning and development, sharing these milestones with families.
- Contribute to the adoption of the Guardian Curriculum, fostering a love of learning and exploration.
What We’re Looking For:
- A completed Diploma in Children’s Services or Childcare and Education (or working towards).
- Previous experience in long day-care.
- Experience as a Lead Educator (or having similar duties)
- Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF frameworks.
- A current Working with Children Check.
Apply now
If you’re ready to inspire and make a lasting impact on the future of children in a rewarding and supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Join us at Guardian Manifold Heights – where passion, growth, and discovery come to life!
So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and 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.