Address 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 Langwarrin South. 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 early learning programs that will set children up for formal schooling and beyond. As a Lead Educator & Educators at Guardian Langwarrin South, 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 Centre Our centre at Langwarrin South has been designed with bright open spaces and seamless flow from indoor to outdoor. Our learning spaces are child-focused, natural and engaging environments that trigger imagination and engage curious minds. Situated on Warrandyte Road in leafy Langwarrin, opposite the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. The centre offers easy access to Peninsula Link and is down the road from Langwarrin Primary School. Our stunning learning spaces from nursery to kindergarten are open, airy, bright and clean, they’re full of life and designed around children’s development to enable the perfect age appropriate development. The centre with eight separate aged-grouped rooms is set within our fabulous nature focused garden of mature trees and natives. Decked areas, undercover play spaces, sandpits and playgrounds are protected with shade and feature dynamic equipment and imaginative spaces for children to explore. 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: Certificate III and/or 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 rates + Additional benefits!
Clear career progression & supportive management!
Work alongside highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
