Are you driven by a genuine passion for early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play, exploration, and discovery in shaping young minds? If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Guardian Mt Barker. This role is perfect for a teacher who values creativity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth
- Ongoing professional learning, coaching, & workshops
- Clear pathways to leadership and specialist roles
Great Pay & Perks
- Above-award pay + 10% award rate allowance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Paid first aid training and renewals
- Generous childcare discounts & referral bonuses up to $2k
- Access to 2,000 wellbeing and lifestyle discounts via WHEREFIT
- Well-resourced, fun, and welcoming spaces
The Opportunity
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of educators, ensuring excellent care for every child
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Support educators to deliver modern, play-based learning programs
- Champion your centre’s values: brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional
- Use Storypark to share learning with families and encourage their involvement
- Maintain children’s learning profiles and drive ongoing improvement
- Join leadership groups to grow your skills and help shape centre decisions
Centre Highlights
Our brand-new, 97-place centre boasts a stunning open-plan design spread across six carefully crafted rooms—creating an inspiring and welcoming space for both educators and little learners. . Located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, we’re close to Nairne, Murray Bridge, Stirling, and Crafers. Join a passionate, supportive team—it’s more than a job, it’s a community.
You’ll Have
- Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA
- Previous experience as an ECT
- Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS,
- Current SA Teacher Registration
- Working with Children Check (South Australia)
Apply now! Take the next step in your career
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.