Educator - Mckinnon

• 10% Government Funded Wage Increase now, 15% in Dec
• Earn up to $2000 through Refer & Earn Incentive
• Childcare Discounts

Are you ready to inspire young minds? As an Educator at Guardian Childcare & Education Mckinnon, you'll help change the lives of children every day, in a fun and supportive team.

Here's the opportunity:

Work with other passionate Educators and a supportive Centre Manager as you:

• Access to great resources in fantastic learning spaces
• Share children's milestones and "wow" moments with their families
• Bring our unique 'To BE Me' Guardian learning program to life
• Ongoing learning in an incredible team

As an Educator with us, you'll:

• Benefit from Thrive, our unique framework that helps each room operate smoothly
• Grow your career with heaps of learning opportunities and career pathway progression across the network
• Work in amazing spaces where both you and children can shine.
• Benefit from the 10% Government Funded Wage Increase NOW with 5% more in December
• Get rewarded with above award pay, great perks and a culture of reward & recognition

The Centre:

At Guardian McKinnon, families are valued, with each child's growth celebrated. Our childcare centre is rated Exceeding, offering the highest quality of care from our nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

What makes our Mckinnon early learning centre the ideal choice for your family?

• Our recently refurbished indoor spaces are filled with quality, age-appropriate resources to engage and inspire.
• An expansive outdoor area with a beloved mud pit, vibrant vegetable gardens, and natural climbing structures for endless adventure.
• An amazing team that gets to know each child's needs with our personalised To BE Me learning milestones program.

Families quickly discover a welcoming community with a shared commitment to every child's wellbeing and safety. We're proud of our daycare centre – your child will never want to leave Join the leading childcare provider in the area

At Guardian, we're a place people love to be.

Here's what you'll bring:

• Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education or Diploma (or working towards it or working towards another ECE qualification)
• Availability to work between from 7am- 6pm, Monday to Friday, with a rotating roster
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC for VIC).

Ideal to have:

• Child Protection Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Over 2-3 years of experience in the early childhood education sector

Sounds good? Apply NOW

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.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.

• for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.