Early Childhood Teacher
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Teach with Purpose in a Role That Values Your Expertise
As a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, you know children’s learning is constantly evolving. At Guardian, you’re empowered to use your expertise, creativity, and professional judgement to shape rich, meaningful learning experiences every day — with the time, resources, and support to do your best work.
Why Choose an Early Childhood Teacher Career at Guardian?
- Lead with confidence using Thrive – Guardian’s exclusive leadership framework that strengthens teamwork and helps create calm, focused learning environments.
- Work in premium, well-resourced learning environments that we heavily invested in to support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Benefit from consistent, dedicated programming time to plan, reflect, document, and stay ahead of children’s learning and development.
- Be recognised and valued through a strong culture of reward, recognition, and professional respect.
A Curriculum That Elevates Your Teaching Practice
- Deliver learning through To BE Me, Guardian’s best-in-sector, research-based curriculum designed to make teaching more impactful and consistent.
- Plan with confidence using a world-leading, evidence-based framework aligned to children’s developmental stages.
- Use a shared language of learning to build stronger, more meaningful partnerships with families.
- Implement Flying Start to School, the final two years of the To BE Me journey, supporting children aged 3–5 to transition confidently to school.
- As an ECT, build strong partnerships with local schools and your community to extend learning beyond the centre.
Grow Your Teaching Career with Guardian
- Be part of Teachers@Guardian, a national professional community connecting Teachers across the network.
- Join Let’s Connect groups to collaborate, share best practice, and learn alongside Teachers at nearby Guardian centres.
- Receive specialist ECT coaching and guidance from Guardian’s Curriculum team and expert Teacher Mentors.
- Access Tribal Habits, our learning platform with specialised modules and AI-powered tools to set a new benchmark for professional development.
“The sense of belonging and shared purpose makes every day rewarding and full of learning for both children and educators. Guardian’s commitment to growth, inclusion and innovation makes it a great place to work. I feel valued, supported, and part of a team that wants to make a difference.” — Anek, Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader, Banksia Park, SA
Early Childhood Teacher Jobs – Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Early Childhood Teacher do in a childcare centre?
An Early Childhood Teacher plans and delivers educational programs, leads learning in the room, tracks children’s development, and builds strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
What qualifications are required for an Early Childhood Teacher job?
Early Childhood Teacher roles typically require an approved Early Childhood Teaching degree and registration or accreditation as required by state regulations.
How is programming time supported for Teachers at Guardian?
Guardian provides consistent, dedicated programming and planning time so Teachers can reflect, prepare high-quality learning experiences, and stay responsive to children’s development.
What professional support does Guardian provide to Early Childhood Teachers?
Teachers are supported through Thrive, Teachers@Guardian, Let’s Connect groups, specialist Curriculum teams, and guidance from experienced Teacher Mentors.
Why choose Guardian for an Early Childhood Teacher career?
Guardian offers research-based curriculum, leadership development, premium learning environments, and strong recognition so Teachers can make a meaningful impact every day.
