Are you ready to inspire young minds? As an Educator at Guardian Childcare & Education Torquay, 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 Guardian Torquay is a 72-place Centre with light-filled and spacious learning environments. The Centre features chickens, herb and vegetable gardens, a pirate ship, cubby house, water pump, riverbed, and a range of age-specific ateliers. With easy on-site parking, our long-standing team of Educators and children regularly explore the garden, gathering fresh produce for meals and collecting eggs from the chickens to share with families. Children enjoy a variety of rich learning experiences, including incursions such as librarian visits and local school connections. Excursions are tailored to each age group, with opportunities like library story time, visits to aged care facilities, Beach Kinder, and trips to Peaches fruit and veggie shop. 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! 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. Educator Full-time Permanent Geelong VIC Torquay Torquay So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
