Educator – Greenbank Spring Mountain Drive

Guardian Early Learning Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Guardian Early Learning as an Educator and inspire the next generation at their new Greenbank Spring Mountain Drive centre. You'll contribute to innovative programs and enjoy professional growth opportunities within a supportive team environment, ensuring children develop a love for learning through exploration and play.

Benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Generous childcare discounts

Paid study with flexible hours

Lead your professional development

Discounts on fitness and wellness

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards Certificate III in Children's Services.
• Prior experience in long day-care setting.
• Knowledge of NQF and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an innovative early learning program.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Document and share children's learning with families.

Skills

Collaboration

Child Development

Learning Innovation

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services

Job description

We believe in you

We have the same purpose and passion: ensuring children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. You are brave because you have chosen to gain the skills and qualifications to join a profession that puts you at the heart of those critical early years, where a child starts to discover and explore their world.

As an Educator at Guardian Greenbank Spring Mountain Drive, you can fulfill your passion and aspire to make a difference in the lives of Australia's children. Being an Educator at Guardian means having a voice and contributing to innovative teaching programs based on world-leading research that adapts to the needs of tomorrow, truly putting children at the centre of their learning.

Fulfilling your passions means you aspire to grow and learn. Guardian offers professional learning and development programs, career pathways, and a truly collaborative and inclusive learning environment where everyone across the organization is committed to supporting each other in their professional journey.

Joining Guardian means being part of a professional and thoughtful team with great benefits including:

• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through educational programs, mentoring, and peer support opportunities.
• Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practices 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 your contributions.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
• For eligible candidates, we are excited to offer educators holding a Certificate III in Early Childhood a sponsored Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care. This means no contribution fees paid by the educator! (Terms & conditions apply)
• WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty, and more!
• Guardian Degree program - We support your studies with paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors, and reimbursement of course fees. (Terms & conditions apply)
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre

Be part of a team at this beautiful new centre! Greenbank Spring Mountain Drive will have 6 rooms across one level with beautifully designed learning spaces and environments. The centre is equipped with high-quality educational resources to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

The Opportunity

Working closely with your fellow Educators and Centre Manager, you will enjoy:

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

To be considered, you will have:

• A completed Certificate III in Children's Services (or working towards)
• Prior experience in long day-care
• Knowledge and practical experience with the NQF and the EYLF
• Current Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)

Apply now!

So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

Referrals

We offer referral bonuses for Guardian employees. Join us and refer a friend to earn rewards. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that respects and supports all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The safety and wellbeing of children are our top priorities; we have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse or harm.