ECT Room Leader

Guardian Childcare & Education • Full-time • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU • 16h ago

Are you ready to make a huge impact? As an Early Childhood Teacher at Guardian Childcare & Education Allara Street, you’ll shape young minds every day.

We’re the proud winner of the Gold Family Choice Award 2026, based on ratings from the Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.

What’s in it for you?

A great team will be behind you as you:

Teach in world-class spaces that motivate both children and the team
Celebrate children’s incredible moments with their families.
Bring Guardian’s unique ‘To BE Me’ learning programs to life each day
Support your team of educators to develop best practice

As a Teacher with us, you’ll:

Enjoy the benefits of Thrive, our Guardian framework that helps your room run smoothly
Advance your career with endless learning opportunities and pathways
Bring your expertise and passion to life by shaping and evolving our learning programs.
Connect and collaborate with fellow Teachers who share your passion
Receive above-award pay, amazing perks, and be celebrated in a culture of recognition and rewards.

The Centre:

Guardian Allara Street offers inspiring indoor learning environments, thoughtfully designed educational spaces, and an expansive outdoor area featuring a bike track, sandpit, and veggie garden that encourages exploration and active play. The centre is supported by a dedicated team committed to child safety and high-quality education, and is well regarded by families across the Canberra community for its welcoming, home-like atmosphere and strong connections with families.

Here’s what you’ll bring:

Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA
Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
Previous experience working in the early childhood sector (desirable)
Current Working with Children Check (WWVP for ACT).

Our teams make Guardian a place people love to be. We’d love you to join us – apply now!

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.

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.
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