Certificate 3 Educator Position
- Full time tole
- Career pathway programs
**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 an Educator at Guardian **Wollert**, you can fulfil your passion and aspire to make a difference in the lives of Australia's children. Being an 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.
**To be considered, you will have**:
- **A Certificate III in Children's Services Or Working Towards a Certificate 3.**:
- **Permanent working rights in Australia**:
- Prior experience in long day-care
- Current Working with Children's Check.
- Passion for working in the childcare industry
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.
We also offer...
- **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**
We can't welcome to welcome you to our brand new, purpose-built childcare centre in Wollert; where children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be creative, bold, and imaginative in their learning. At our new Guardian Wollert long day care centre, high quality care and education of children is our top priority.
Every child is supported to explore their world in a safe and secure way within a stimulating environment. Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators are experienced in ensuring that each child receives care tailored to their individual needs by providing a personalised approach to play-based learning.
At Guardian Childcare and Education Wollert, we understand that fostering a love for learning is essential for developing critical thinking skills. Our tailored programs are designed to support not only the academic but also the emotional and social development of each child. By engaging with the local community, our children gain awareness and respect for the world around them, laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Our focus on holistic development ensures that children are empowered to explore, question, and grow, equipping them with essential skills for the future.
Located within Melbourne's City of Whittlesea, our Wollert daycare centre is an ideal choice for local families seeking the best early childhood education and care. It is also a great choice for families living in bordering suburbs including Epping, Craigieburn, Beveridge and Mernda.
**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.
**Referrals**
We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-y