At Guardian, childcare is more than a job
Are you passionate about supporting young children to discover, explore, and learn as they grow into themselves through quality and innovative education programs? Have you worked hard to convert your passion into professional skills and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young children? Then, GuardianGreenbank Spring Mountain Driveis where you can aspire to grow and excel.
Guardian believes in empowering and supporting ECTs to actively contribute to the education programs we offer, based on the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice. With Guardian, you have the opportunity to grow and excel in your career as part of a professional learning community. It’s a place where we celebrate and highlight great work, and you are supported to succeed.
Being an Early Childhood Teacher 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, andbenefitsthat include:
* Lead your ongoing professional development and learningthrough exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
* Use your professional skills and passionfor education to influence and shape our innovative programs that focus on learning through exploration, discovery, and play.
* Teachers@Guardian Programwhere you can gothrough workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other
* Access to a Teacher Mentorto gain professional growth.
* High-quality, well-resourced environmentsfor 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...
* Paid first aid courses and renewals
The Centre
Our beautiful centre opened in September 2023. We are a 132-place centre, with 8 spacious light filled rooms. We also have a large multipurpose room available for all age groups to explore. We have 3 Architecturally designed outdoor playgrounds that inspire adventure. We have a large carpark for educators and our families, which is directly in front of the centre. Our Chef has 9 years of experience working within Guardian and always encourages educators to enjoy her delicious meals with the children.
The Opportunity
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be part of a passionate team where you will enjoy:
* Leading a team of educators with a focus on individual development and mentoring in the education, care, and supervision of each child at the centre
* Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families, so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.
* Supporting Educators to deliver the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice and supporting the centre leadership team to implement and embed the Guardian Curriculum
* Making your Centre an example of why Guardian is driven by its mindsets of being brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of what we do.
* Implementing an educational program that is visible in the centre environment and on Storypark, that provides opportunities for families, children, and educators to view and contribute their ideas and suggestions to the program. This includes maintaining children’s learning and development profiles
* Contributing to the self-assessment process and the strategies for continuous improvement
* The opportunity to join Leadership Councils where you can develop leadership skills, collaborate with other leaders, think innovatively, drive change, and participate in decision-making.
To be considered, you will have:
* Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
* Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
* Previous experience working in the early childhood sector (essential)
* Valid Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card)
* A passion for leading a team
Apply now
Be inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to theTeacherin you.Apply nowto join Guardian Childcare & Education.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr