Educator

Guardian; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Guardian Degree support

Government-funded wage increase

Descripción de la vacante

Guardian Childcare & Education in Sydney is seeking an Educator to help create meaningful moments for children and their families. You will work with your room team to shape experiences around each child’s interests and needs, building warm, responsive relationships and supporting learning and development.

You’ll have opportunities to grow your practice through practical learning, mentoring, professional development and clear career pathways, with pathways into Lead Educator and leadership

Formación

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, or commitment to studying towards a recognised qualification.
• Genuine passion for children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Positive, reliable and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn, contribute ideas and grow your practice.
• Confidence building meaningful relationships with children, families and team.
• Current Working with Children Check, child protection training and first aid qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsabilidades

• Create meaningful learning experiences shaped by children’s strengths, interests and needs.
• Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families.
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to planning, observations and learning documentation.
• Bring Thrive and To Be Me to life in everyday practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of a positive and supportive team.
• Create a secure environment where children feel safe, confident and curious.

Educación

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, an approved equivalent, or a commitment to working towards a recognised qualification

Descripción del empleo

Create meaningful moments. Grow your practice. Support children to thrive with Guardian.

We believe great early learning starts with getting to know each child – their interests, their strengths, their personality and what helps them feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

As an Educator, you’ll help create a space where children feel encouraged and inspired to discover the world around them. You’ll work closely with your room team to create meaningful experiences shaped by each child, while building warm and responsive relationships to support children’s learning and growth.

Whether you’re beginning your early childhood career or ready for your next opportunity, you’ll be supported to build your skills and confidence through practical learning, mentoring, professional development and clear career pathways.

Because when you feel valued and supported, you can bring even more care, energy and purpose to the children and families you work with.

Why join Guardian?

• Career pathways across Guardian’s national network
• Exclusive Thrive framework and To BE Me learning program, empowering both teams and children each day
• Practical learning, mentoring and professional development
• Support from your Lead Educator or Teacher, Educational Leader and leadership team
• High-quality resources and thoughtfully designed learning environments
• Opportunities to progress into Lead Educator and specialist leadership roles
• Competitive remuneration, generous childcare discounts, access to multiple wellbeing programs, recognition and rewards, and employee referral opportunities
• Guardian Degree support and the applicable government-funded wage increase

The Opportunity

• Create meaningful learning experiences shaped by children’s strengths, interests and needs
• Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Contribute to planning, observations and learning documentation
• Bring Thrive and To Be Me to life in your everyday practice
• Work collaboratively as part of a positive and supportive team
• Create a secure environment where children feel safe, confident and curious

Educators work closely with their Lead Educator or Teacher and room team to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for children and families, with pathways to progress into Lead Educator, Lead Teacher and specialist leadership roles.

About You

You’re a caring and enthusiastic early childhood professional who brings:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, an approved equivalent, or a commitment to working towards a recognised qualification
• A genuine passion for children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• A positive, reliable and collaborative approach
• A willingness to learn, contribute ideas and grow your practice
• Confidence building meaningful relationships with children, families and your team
• A current Working with Children Check, child protection training and relevant first aid qualifications, or willingness to obtain them

The role also requires team members completing a traineeship or qualification to remain actively engaged with their study, training and workplace requirements.

If you’re ready to create meaningful moments, grow your practice and make a difference for children, we’d love to hear from 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.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.

*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.