We Believe in You Join our vibrant community at Guardian Wodonga West and Thurgoona. Let your voice be heard as an Early Childhood Teacher at Guardian. We give you the power to shape and develop a dynamic learning program that suits the unique needs of families and their little explorers. But that’s not all! Prepare yourself for a workplace that will make you jump for joy, with an incredible team of colleagues and a treasure trove of benefits, including: ★ Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities. ★ 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 Teachers ★ Enjoy 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… ★ Paid first aid courses and renewals The Opportunity At Guardian, you’ll work closely with fellow Educators and the Centre Manager, enjoying a dynamic role that includes: Building Bonds : Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community. Innovative Learning : Create and implement a forward-thinking early learning program that reflects current best practices in early childhood education. Open Communication : Document and share children’s learning and development with families, ensuring transparency and involvement. Curriculum Excellence : Actively contribute to the implementation and adoption of the Guardian Curriculum, enriching the learning experience. Continuous Growth : Benefit from professional learning and development programs, explore career pathways, and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. For the right candidate, we are open to considering regional sponsorship for this role About the centre: Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Wodonga, formerly Bumble Bees Childcare. Our childcare centre in Wodonga caters for children aged 6 weeks – 6 years, providing them with a warm, inviting ‘home away from home’ where they can grow and develop. In our Wodonga early learning centre, we have six spacious rooms grouped by age, from the babies’ nursery through to 4-year-old kindergarten. Our expansive outdoors area is ideal for curious children with play equipment, climbing structures, sandpits and lots of room to run, jump and explore. Located on Thomas Mitchell Drive, the centre is easy to access, with ample onsite parking. Our engaging learning programs support each child to learn through hands-on play. At our Wodonga child care, we ensure children are always given opportunities to engage their natural curiosity. Fresh and nutritious meals and snacks are all prepared on-site daily. Our engaging environments include: Experienced, dedicated educators who focus on building relationships with children and families Learning spaces filled with quality resources to inspire curiosity, fun, and imagination Outdoor environment to spark learning and exploration Supported through our passionate team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, our long day care centre in Wodonga is a warm and inclusive environment for children. We celebrate diversity and a sense of belonging, through an appreciation of different cultures and backgrounds. Each child is supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey. Children attending our Guardian Wodonga child care centre will also have the chance to see the same friendly and familiar faces as they move on up from the nursery room as babies, into our leading two-year Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child transition from early learning to primary school. The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre. To be considered, you will have: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education as recognized by ACECQA A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards A current WWC Excellent verbal and written communication skills Apply now! So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education. Guardian Child Care & Educations 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. LI-ZB1 Early Childhood Teacher Full-time Permanent Regional VIC VIC Wodonga West WODONGA So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
