Early Childhood Teacher

Guardian Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

GuardianDegree program

Competitive salary and benefits

Childcare discounts

Paid first aid courses

Job summary

Guardian Childcare and Education is seeking Early Childhood Teachers across Australia, including NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, and QLD. Join a supportive team that values growth, learning through exploration, and high-quality practice.

As an educator you will lead learning programs, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver contemporary early childhood thinking. Guardian offers professional development, strong salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA).
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.

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 confident their children receive quality education and care.
• Support Educators to deliver contemporary early childhood thinking and practice.
• Contribute to making Guardian centres an example of bravery, positivity, thoughtfulness, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Participate in Leadership Councils to develop leadership skills and drive positive change.

Skills

Early childhood education

Regulatory knowledge

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

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.

Referrals

We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends

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.