Lead Educator

Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Be a part of a good working culture
- Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills

**Are you ready to embark on an incredible adventure with children? Join Guardian and let your creativity and passion thrive as a Lead Educator**

At Guardian, we believe in the power of brave, curious, and imaginative children who shape the future. If you have the courage to make a difference in the lives of Australia's little superheroes, then we want you

**Why Guardian? Because we offer more than just a job.**
- Grow and learn with our professional development programs and career pathways. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
- Be part of an innovative teaching environment that is backed by world-leading research. Your voice matters, and together we can create unforgettable learning experiences.
- Collaborate and share your best practices with a team of passionate Educators and Teachers. Let's revolutionize early childhood education through exploration, discovery, and play.
- Enjoy a high-quality, well-resourced environment for both children and educators. We believe in creating spaces that inspire and nurture creativity.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your exceptional contribution to our purpose. Your efforts will never go unnoticed.
- We are proud to offer significantly above award wages, recognizing the incredible dedication and expertise our childcare superstars bring to their role.
- In addition to competitive pay, we provide additional allowances, extra programming time, and access to a network of experienced professionals who are committed to supporting and helping you grow.

**Your mission, should you choose to accept it**:

- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community.
- Implement an innovative early learning program that reflects the latest in early years thinking and practice.
- Share and document children's learning and development with families, creating a collaborative learning process.
- Contribute to the implementation and adoption of the Guardian Curriculum - where imagination and growth thrive

**What you need to join this super team**:

- A completed Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards it) or enough Lead Educator experience as a Cert 3
- Prior experience in long day-care
- Sound knowledge of the NQF and the EYLF, with practical implementation skills
- Willing to work full time
- Current Working with Children's Check (for VIC state)
- 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._