Professional Development Opportunities

Be supported to pursue your career goals You are the heart and soul of our organisation. We want to make working at Guardian rewarding and a place where you can be brave and fulfill your passions and career goals. It is a place where your contribution is valued, and you’re encouraged to grow and thrive in your role. We can help you take advantage of meaningful professional development opportunities, including helping you map out pathway to help you achieve your goals. Be inspired to do great work Guardian is a place where amazing early childhood education professionals inspire each other, and we provide the resources for great ideas to flourish. The Guardian Way is an accessible and simple platform that puts all your resources and tools at your fingertips. Share and hear best practice from our specialist teams including curriculum experts a t regular webinars. Opportunities to attend the largest national conferences in early childhood education. Practical tools and resources in each Centre to support teams to feel confident, happy, and successful in their role. The Guardian Way is an accessible and simple platform that puts all your resources and tools at your fingertips. Share and hear best practice from our specialist teams including curriculum experts a t regular webinars. Opportunities to attend the largest national conferences in early childhood education. Practical tools and resources in each Centre to support teams to feel confident, happy, and successful in their role. The Guardian Way is an accessible and simple platform that puts all your resources and tools at your fingertips. Share and hear best practice from our specialist teams including curriculum experts a t regular webinars. Take the next step in your career Guardian Certificate III and Diploma A sponsored Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be available to Educators who hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood. If eligible, educators will be paid while studying through on-the-job training and paid study time. Degree Program Support for team members to engage in bachelor’s degrees in early childhood through our partnerships with universities in some states to offer accelerated degree programs. Support may include: Access to government scholarships Flexible work arrangements to assist with study commitments Paid practicums at Guardian centres Support form experienced mentors at Guardian Peer support and networking opportunities with other degree students Interested in furthering your early childhood education career? Guardian is home to a wealth of knowledge and experience. You will have opportunities to share knowledge and learn from each other. Educator and Teacher support program Our and support programs help build strong professional cultures of teaching in our centres. Every educator is dedicated to improving their own teaching and, in turn, the education and care for each child. These programs create a vibrant support network and professional learning community for our centre teams. Teachers are also supported through the accreditation process in their state or territory. We meet regularly at Guardian to share knowledge and information about what we are achieving in our Centre. Join an organisation that supports best practice and professional growth. Our Leadership Councils are where you can develop leadership skills, collaborate with other leaders, think innovatively, drive change, and participate in decision-making. Leadership Councils have national representation and work across three areas: Contribute to decisions that guide the direction and content of quality and curriculum initiatives within Guardian. Quality Provide perspectives on quality and curriculum initiatives, including driving change for continuous improvement. Sustainability Contribute to decisions that guide the direction and content of sustainability initiatives within Guardian. #J-18808-Ljbffr