Lead Educator

Guardian Early Learning Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GuardianDegree program

Paid first aid courses and renewals

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Guardian Early Learning Group is seeking a Lead Educator across Guardian Childcare & Education centres in Australia. You will lead and support Educators, build strong relationships with children and families, and help deliver innovative early learning programs that spark exploration and play.

Join a collaborative, inclusive environment with professional development, career pathways, and rewards. The role emphasizes high-quality practice, safety, and a focus on preparing children for school.

Qualifications

• A completed Diploma in Children's Services.
• Prior experience in long day-care.
• Sound knowledge of the NQF and EYLF.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community.
• Lead and guide teams in developing and implementing an innovative early learning program reflective of current early years thinking and practice.
• Document and share with families in their children’s learning and development.
• Actively contribute to the Guardian Curriculum and participate in professional development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Take the lead

Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching practice as they grow and excel as professionals.

You will be building meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. Lead Educators are a vital link in supporting Educators and Centre Leadership to develop and implement innovative earlylearning programsthat will set children up for formal schooling and beyond.

As a Lead Educator at Guardian,you have the opportunity to grow and excel in your career. Guardian offers professional learning and development programs, career pathways, and a truly collaborative and inclusive learning environment where everyone across the organisation is committed to supporting each other in their professional journey.

Joining Guardians means being part of a professional and thoughtful Team with great benefits that include:

• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through educational programs and support and mentoring and peer support opportunities.
• Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Educators.
• Reward and recognition initiatives to acknowledge the value of your contribution to our purpose.
• 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
• Competitive Salary: $79,423plus super

The Opportunity

Guardian Childcare and Education is looking for Lead Educators across Australia in the following states: NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, and QLD.

Working closely with your fellow Educators and Centre Leadership Team, you will enjoy;

• Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community.
• Lead and guide teams in developing and implementing an innovative early learning program reflective of current early years thinking and practice.
• Documenting and sharing with families in their children's learning and development.
• Actively contributing to the implementation and adoption of the Guardian Curriculum.
• Professional learning and development programs, career pathways, and a truly collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

To be considered, you will have:

• A completed Diploma in Children's Services
• Prior experience in long day-care
• Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF
• Current Working with Children's Check.

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.