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At Guardian, childcare is more than a jobAre you passionate about supporting young children to discover, explore, and learn as they grow into themselves through quality and innovative education programs? Have you worked hard to convert your passion into professional skills and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young children?Guardian believes in empowering and supporting Teachers to actively contribute to the education programs we offer, based on the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice. With Guardian, you have the opportunity to grow and excel in your career as part of a professional learning community. Its a place where we celebrate and highlight great work, and you are supported to succeed.Being an Early Childhood Teacher at Guardian means having a voice and the opportunity to make decisions and develop a learning program that suits the families and their children in your community. Youll 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.Use your professional skills and passion for education to influence and shape our innovative programs that focus on learning through exploration, discovery, and play.Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other.High-quality, well-resourced environments for children and TeachersEnjoy 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 CentreWelcome to our brand new, purpose-built childcare centre in Wollert; where children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be creative, bold, and imaginative in their learning. At our new Guardian Wollert long day care centre, high quality care and education of children is our top priority.Every child is supported to explore their world in a safe and secure way within a stimulating environment. Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators are experienced in ensuring that each child receives care tailored to their individual needs by providing a personalised approach to play-based learning.At Guardian Childcare and Education Wollert, we understand that fostering a love for learning is essential for developing critical thinking skills. Our tailored programs are designed to support not only the academic but also the emotional and social development of each child. By engaging with the local community, our children gain awareness and respect for the world around them, laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Our focus on holistic development ensures that children are empowered to explore, question, and grow, equipping them with essential skills for the future.Located within Melbournes City of Whittlesea, our Wollert daycare centre is an ideal choice for local families seeking the best early childhood education and care. It is also a great choice for families living in bordering suburbs including Epping, Craigieburn, Beveridge and Mernda.The OpportunityAs an ECT, you will be part of a passionate team where you will enjoy:Contributing to a professional Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families, so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.Supporting Educators to deliver the best in contemporary early childhood thinking and practice.Contributing to making your Centre an example of why Guardian is driven by its mindsets of being brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of what we do.The opportunity to join Leadership Councils where you can develop leadership skills, collaborate with other leaders, think innovatively, drive change, and participate in decision-making.To be considered, you will have:Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQACurrent Teachers Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)Proven knowledge of the National Quality FrameworkPrevious experience working in the early childhood sector (desirable)Valid Working with Childrens Check or state-specific equivalent.Apply nowBe inspired, be inspiring, and introduce us to the Teacher in you. Apply nowto 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-friendsGuardian 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr