Permanent FULL TIME Opportunity
- Suitable opportunity for someone new to the industry.
- Competitive salary, childcare discounts, and wellness perks
**We believe in you**
We have the same purpose and passion: ensuring children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. You are brave because you have chosen to gain the skills and qualifications to join a profession that puts you at the heart of those critical early years, where a child starts to discover and explore their world.
As a Lead Educator at Guardian **Underwood**, you can fulfil your passion and aspire to make a difference in the lives of Australia's children. Being an Lead Educator at Guardian means having a voice and contributing to innovative teaching programs based on world-leading research that adapts to the needs of tomorrow, truly putting children at the centre of their learning.
Fulfilling your passions means you aspire to grow and learn. Guardian offers professional learning and development programs, career pathways, and a truly collaborative and inclusive learning environment where everyone across the organisation is committed to supporting each other in their professional journey.
Joining Guardian means being part of a professional and thoughtful Team with great **benefits**that include:
- **Lead your ongoing professional development and learning**through educational programs, mentoring, and peer support opportunities.
- **Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through**workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.
- **Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments**for children and Educators.
- **Reward and recognition**initiatives to acknowledge the value of your contribution to our purpose.
- **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
- **Guardian Degree program**:
- We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply)
- **Paid first aid courses and renewals**
**The Centre**
Nestled behind high concrete walls, **Guardian Underwood** is a **hidden industrial oasis** where children thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and inspiring environment. Our **play-based learning programs** are led by a team of **highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers**, fostering curiosity and creativity for children aged **six weeks to six years**.
**What makes us unique?**
- **A Multicultural Community** - Our team speaks **14 languages**, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of Logan City.
- **Halal-Friendly Centre** - With an **on-site chef** who is also a **Buderim Ginger Ambassador**, we provide **fresh, nutritious meals** daily.
- **Creative & Engaging Programs** - Our **Artist in Residence** leads an inspiring **art program**, nurturing creativity from an early age.
- **Thoughtfully Designed Spaces** - Featuring a **separate Nursery playground**, a **two-year Kindergarten program** with a **qualified teacher**, and expansive outdoor play areas with a **sandpit, bike track, and veggie garden**.
- **Convenient Location** - Close to the freeway, city, and shopping centres, and right in the heart of Logan City's vibrant **ethnic food scene**.
At Guardian Underwood, we provide a **safe, welcoming, and enriching environment** where children can explore, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Come and see why families and educators love being part of our community
**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 Diploma in early childhood education
- Prior experience in long day-care
- Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF
- Current Working with Children's Check - QLD Blue Card
- 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 pr