Educator I Gungahlin

Full time Time Opportunity
- Be mentored by an inclusive and supportive team of Educators.
- 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewea

**Your calling starts here.**

Each day, you will have the cherished privilege of building lasting and meaningful relationships with children and families, supporting them to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. The skills children need to grow and thrive are changing rapidly, so we need brave Teachers and Educators who can inspire a child's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Through our Trainee program, you bring passion and we'll support you to develop the skills by giving you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and **benefits**that include:

- **Be part of the amazing journey** supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
- **Get a career head start**through formal and practical training and mentoring from highly skilled and experienced professionals.
- **Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments** for children and Teams.
- **Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits,** including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- **Flexible work options.**:

- **WHEREFIT** - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more...
- **Paid first aid courses and renewals**

**The Centre**

Every day is an opportunity for discovery at Gungahlin. Our 80-place environment is rated Exceeding in the National Quality Standard and is perfectly situated close to public transport, local shops, café’s and schools.
The light-filled centre also has herb and vegetable gardens, woodwork areas, fortes, worm farms, a bark pit, repurposed materials, and a range of age-specific ateliers. Children get out and about on excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as our local library, Bunnings, Woolworths, a nearby nature reserve, and the local college, who we have a great relationship with.

**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.

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

- A completed Certificate III 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 Vulnerable Children's Check

**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._