At Guardian, childcare is more than a job
Lead Educator at Guardian means having a voice and the opportunity to make decisions and develop a learning program that suits the families and their children in your community. You’ll also have a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:
- Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
- Use your professional skills and passion for education to influence and shape our innovative programs that focus on learning through exploration, discovery, and play.
- Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other.
- 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)
- Paid first aid courses and renewal
Your benefits:
- Ongoing professional development through educational programs and mentoring.
- Collaborative workshops and meetings to share best practices.
- High-quality, well-resourced environments for children and educators.
- Reward and recognition initiatives to celebrate your contribution.
- Competitive salary and attractive financial benefits.
- WHEREFIT – Enjoy discounted corporate offers for gyms, activewear, healthy meals, and more!
- Guardian Degree program – Get support for paid study, flexible work hours, and reimbursement of course fees.
- Paid first aid courses and renewals.
The Centre:
Our 92-place centre at Lilyfield is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. The centre includes a range of exciting, resource-rich environments; three spacious outdoor spaces complete with a water pump, rock climbing, vegetable gardens, alfresco dining areas and age-specific ateliers where our programs come to life. We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. The community-minded team also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in.
Requirements:
- Completed Diploma in Children’s Services (or working towards it).
- Prior experience in long day-care.
- Sound knowledge and implementation of the NQF and EYLF.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Plus, refer a friend and earn exciting rewards! Visit guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends for details.
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.