Educator I Gladesville

Full time opportunity available in Gladesville
- Enjoy a competitive salary $26 - $36 based on experience/location/role
- Excellent benefits that support your wellbeing and work-life balance

As an Educator at **Guardian Gladesville,** you can fulfill your passion and aspire to make a difference in the lives of Australia's children. Being an Educator at Guardian means having a voice and contributing to innovative teaching programs based on world-leading research that adapts to the needs of tomorrow, truly putting children at the centre of their learning.

Joining Guardian means being part of a professional and thoughtful Team with great **benefits **that include:

- **Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, **including attractive remuneration packages of $26-$36ph based on experience/location/role, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- **Lead your ongoing professional development and learning **through educational programs, 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.

But wait, there is more...
- **WHEREFIT**:

- 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more
- **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 Opportunity**
Working closely with your fellow Educators and Centre Manager, you will enjoy;
- Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community.
- 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.

Our centre at **Gladesville** is conveniently located near both Victoria Road and Ryde Aquatic Centre and has easy access to public transport. Our 90-place centre includes a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a brand-new outdoor oasis complete with garden beds, a water pump, two-tier climbing net and an atelier where our exciting programs come to life. Work alongside our team of passionate educators and Centre Manager.

**To be considered, you will have**:

- A completed Certificate III and/or Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards)
- 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 NOW - **and one of our friendly Talent Partners will be in touch to discuss what opportunities we have and to book you in for an interview to meet with a Centre Manager and to see one of our beautiful centres

**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_.