Educator - Essendon

FULL TIME PERM POSITION
- 10% bonus on top of salary
- Experienced/passionate DIPLOMA Educator needed in Essendon!

**The role requires flexibility in working any 8-hour shift within the 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM window. If you are unable to accommodate this schedule, there may be a possibility of not being considered for the position.**

**To be considered, you will have**:

- Prior childcare experience is desirable
- Current Working with Children's Check.
- MUST work full time and be flexible in shifts
- You passion to work in the childcare industry!
- Must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent Resident (some Visa types can be considered)

**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 **Essendon**, 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.

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!
- **Paid first aid courses and renewals**

**The Centre**

Known within the local community as ‘Essendon ELC’, our 120-place centre is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments, the centre on Hoffmans Road has access to easy parking and public transport. The light-filled and spacious centre also has a pet turtle, pet guinea pigs, a water pump, a forte, vegetable gardens, and a range of age-specific ateliers. We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. The community-minded team also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in.

**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 setting.

**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-your-friends

PLEASE READ:

- 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 solid 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_
- Ability to supply references of Managers from your 5-year work history. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rabdj