Are you ready to inspire young minds? As an Educator at Guardian Childcare & Education Thurgoona, 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 Our modern daycare in Thurgoona provides a warm, inviting ‘home away from home’ and exceptional care from our nursery rooms through to our government-funded Flying Start to School preschool program. At our early learning centre, each day is full of new experiences: Engaging indoor spaces filled with quality, age-appropriate resources that encourage imagination with a seamless flow to the the outdoors for activities like yoga and Bush Kinder. An expansive outdoor area featuring a bike track and sandpit, providing ample room for exploring. An amazing team that gets to know each child’s needs with our personalised To BE Me learning milestones program. 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 today! 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.
