At Guardian, childcare is more than a job Educational Leader is not just a job title. It's a purpose. You know that because you're an innovator and highly experienced professional. Your skills, commitment to professional learning and development, and drive to seek out best practice puts you in a position to make a lasting impact on how we teach Australia's children in a rapidly changing world.
When you join Guardian Manifold Heights, you will have an opportunity to influence and innovate our approach to early childhood education. We create an environment where leadership development is open to all and where the educator's voice is a critical part of decision making.
Your role as part of our Centre Leadership team and collaborating with other education professionals, children, and families, enables you to challenge, inspire, mentor, and lead the improvement of our educational programs and practice. You'll also have a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:
Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments where you lead programming and collaborate on resourcing decisions.Build and influence the professional capacity and skills within the network and lead the development and implementation of teaching programs and practice.Collaborate with 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.Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more.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 renewalsThe Centre Guardian Childcare & Education at Guardian Manifold Heights is a spacious 109 place centre. With full onsite parking, it is situated close to primary schools, parks, playgrounds as well as shops and cafes. So lots of opportunity for excursions and community engagement! It is close to public transport with a number of bus stops around.
We have 5 beautiful light filled learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity, fun and a sense of belonging. In addition to dedicated art spaces and ateliers. Architecturally designed outdoor play spaces full of intrigue and adventure. You're all set to offer an engaging and exciting environment for children.
We believe in calm, natural play spaces that reflect our home environments; this offers a thoughtful approach to education. We support children's sense of agency enabling them to make a range of choices. Through our interactions with children, we provide unhurried, pleasurable, caring experiences.
From the infant room up to Kinder we encourage children to be active participants in all self-care activities enabling the child to have an input and value in their day. We take a strengths-based approach, we value play and the children's interests as a vehicle for learning.
The Opportunity Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team, you will enjoy:
Leading the development and implementation of the curriculum in collaborating with Educators to maximise each child's development and learning.Supporting Educators to ensure that each child participates in the educational program.Support Educators to assess each child's learning and development.Establishing clear goals and expectations for teaching and practice in collaboration with all Educators.Contributing to the development and ongoing implementation and review of the centres Quality Improvement Plan.To be considered, you will have: Completed Diploma or Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA or working towards it.Similar experience preferred.Knowledge in creating and updating QIP, EYLF, VEYLDF, NQS, cycle of learning.Valid Working with Children's Check or state-specific equivalent.Can work full time.Willing to be on the floor when needed.Apply now So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
Referrals We 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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