Address Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian Westgarth. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. You will be building meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. As an Educator at Guardian Westgarth, 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
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Guardian Degree 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 The CentreWelcome to Guardian Westgarth, located in Northcote, a short walk from Merri station and Tram no.86 at doorstep. Our centre has a range of resources and we have & rooms in the name of planets. In the rooms, we have separate light room, art area and sleeping area for the children. We also have incursions like sports for Kinder, yoga, musical minds. We also have Emotional intelligence Program for our staff, Ukelele. We have walking excursions and Retirement heritage village excursions. In the centre we teach different languages including Greek, Mandarin, Hindi, French, etc. We also have lot of parking space available on the streets and a car park! There are endless opportunities to excel in your career at Guardian Timeout Westgarth. The OpportunityWorking 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 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. Apply nowSo, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education. ReferralsWe 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.
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Above award wages + additional benefits
Career Pathways and Progression
Supportive team and management
