Unleash your potential as an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education! Step into a role that goes beyond a job title—it's a purpose-driven opportunity to make a lasting impact on how we teach Australia's children in a rapidly changing world. Join us and become an innovator, an advocate for professional learning, and a driving force behind best practices in early childhood education. Why Guardian? Lead your ongoing professional development through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities. Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments where you lead programming and collaborate on resourcing decisions. Build and influence professional capacity within our network, shaping teaching programs and practices. Collaborate with educators and teachers to share best practices, innovate through exploration, discovery, and play....and we also offer Enjoy a competitive salary, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program. Benefit from WHEREFIT—2,000 discounted corporate offers for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty, and more. Participate in the Guardian Degree program with paid study, flexible work hours, mentorship, and course fee reimbursement. Stay prepared with paid first aid courses and renewals. Our Centre: Guardian Childcare & Education Point Cook East boasts a range of exciting, resource-rich environments, including a community garden, bright welcoming spaces, and three large outdoor areas for each age group where children explore and learn.Our Centre in Point Cook is rated 'Exceeding! ' What does that mean? Every six months, our Centres are assessed by ACECQA, the national body with the responsibility for monitoring the quality of all registered child care centres in Australia. A rating of Exceeding National Quality Standardmeans that you can be assured that this Centre is providing an exceptional level of care and attention for your child.Our long day care in Point Cook is ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs near Werribee, Williams Landing, Hoppers Crossing, Altona Meadows, and Laverton. Your Opportunity: Lead the development and implementation of the curriculum. Support educators in delivering an exceptional educational program. Assess children's learning and development. Set clear goals and expectations for teaching and practice. Contribute to ongoing improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan. To be considered, you should have: Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education (approved by ACECQA) or a Diploma in Children services. Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework. Previous experience in the early years sector Valid Working with Children's Check for VIC. Don't miss this opportunity to join Guardian Childcare & Education and shape the future of early childhood education. Apply now and be part of our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. Together, let's create an extraordinary future! 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. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. #J-18808-Ljbffr