Early Childhood Teacher

Guardian Early Learning Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration packages

Childcare discounts

Employee referral program

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

Guardian Childcare and Education is seeking Early Childhood Teachers across Australia in NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, and QLD. You will lead development of learning programs in collaboration with a passionate team and engage with families to ensure high-quality education and care.

You will contribute to contemporary thinking in early childhood, participate in Leadership Councils, and have opportunities for career advancement within Guardian’s professional learning community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher's Accreditation/Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA).
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Previous experience in the early childhood sector is desirable.
• Valid Working with Children Check or state equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a professional Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
• Build lasting relationships with families, so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.
• Support Educators to deliver the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice.
• Contribute to making your Centre an example of Guardian's brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional mindset.
• Join Leadership Councils to develop leadership skills and drive change.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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, Guardian Childcare and Education is where you can aspire to grow and excel.

Guardian believes in empowering and supporting Teachers 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, and benefits that 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.
• Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachersthrough workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other.
• 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.
• GuardianDegree 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 renewals
• $79,499plus super

The Opportunity

Guardian Childcare and Education is looking for Early Childhood Teachers across Australia in the following states: NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, and QLD

As an ECT, you will be part of a passionate team where you will enjoy:

• Contributing to a professional Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
• 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.
• Contributing to 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.
• 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:

• Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA
• Current Teacher's Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early childhood sector (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children's Check or state-specific equivalent.

Be inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to the Teacherin you.

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.

Are you passionate about ensuring children have the best start to life? As an Educator at Guardian you will be part of a team supporting children to develop skills so that they can thrive in a rapidly changing world.