Casual Educators | Opportunities for Permanent work

Guardian Childcare & Education; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Worker Retention Payments of 15%

Childcare discounts

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking casual Educators to support our teams in delivering high-quality early learning experiences and safe, engaging environments where children thrive. As part of the local casual educator pool, you can set availability, view shifts, and accept work that fits your lifestyle.

Great benefits include competitive hourly rates, 15% retention payments, childcare discounts, and access to ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have or be studying towards an Early Childhood qualification with enrollment proof.
• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain.
• 2 x references, at least one from a manager at an Early Learning centre.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Completed Child protection training (Geccko) foundation and advanced.

Responsibilities

• Support teams in delivering high‑quality learning experiences.
• Create safe, engaging environments where children thrive.
• Join the local casual educator pool and manage availability and shifts via the workforce app.

Skills

WWCC

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Early Childhood qualification or studying towards one

Job description

Casual Educators | Opportunities for Permanent work

• Workers retention payment on top of your hourly rate
• Pathways to permanent employment and career progression
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle

Why Join Guardian?

Career Growth & Development

Many of our casual team members go on to secure permanent positions. You'll have access to professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to grow your career within Guardian.

Seeking educators for the following locations:

• Gawler/Evanstone Gardens
• Pasadena
• Mt Barker region

About the Role

As a Casual Educator, you'll support our teams in delivering high-quality learning experiences and creating safe, engaging environments where children can thrive. As part of our local casual educator pool, you'll have access to our workforce app, where you can set your availability, view available shifts, and accept work that suits your lifestyle. This is a great opportunity for Educators seeking flexibility, variety, and potential pathways to ongoing or permanent opportunities with Guardian.

Great Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Worker Retention Payments of 15%
• Childcare discounts
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Early Childhood qualification, or currently studying towards one. (Must have proof of confirmation of enrollment
• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain
• 2 x references 1 being a manager from an Early Learning centre (Can be from placement experience)
• Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a collaborative team
• Completed Child protection training through Geccko. (Both foundation and advanced training)

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 Peoples feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.