1 X Childcare centre director & 1X education leader/2IC

Summary about this job

Detail information about job 1 X Childcare centre director & 1X education leader/2IC. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business

This small beautiful centre (15 positions) is based in a lower north shore prime location, 5 minutes from the train station. The centre is planning a material refurbishment with a modern and sophisticated design, upgrading both indoor and outdoor facilities and using consultant to improve curriculums. With the focus on creating a caring and creative environment, the centre believes in providing all educators with professional development opportunities.

About the role

Fulltime/part time Centre Director with teaching roles who will oversee the operation and provide leadership ensuring high quality education and care provision. Sepcifically:

• Lead and develop a team of up to 4~5 staff, providing internal and external mentoring and training as required
• Undertake new parent enquiries/tours/orientations
• Increase community presence and improve/maintain occupancy. Similarly, the company is looking for a strong leader who is keen to have autonomy over the centre
• Assist in daily teaching/educating tasks
• Staff recruitment
• Responsible for all compliance with relevant laws and educational frameworks,
• Administrative duties
• National Standards, including the NQF are met and exceeded.
• All WH&S principles and processes are adhered to and managed effectively to ensure a safe place of work.

As an Education Leader/2IC you will lead by example, supporting your team in delivering a creative and emergent curriculum.

We also train up our Educational Leader to become our next Centre Director/Nominated Supervisors. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step and for someone who wants the training and support to progress their career into a Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor role.

• Nurturing and caring for the 2- 6 years old children in the centre
• Be confident and passionate about mentoring and supporting staff on the floor
• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate and stimulating programs.
• Responsible for the direction and support of other Educators within the centre.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained for both Educators and Children.
• Ensure that records are maintained accurately for each child in their care.
• Develop, implement and evaluate daily care routines.
• Ensure the centres policies and procedures are adhered to;
• Liaise with families around all aspects including accounts.
• Centre Administration and centre HR functions in absence of the centre director/manager

Both roles:

• Create a safe, fun, warm and welcoming environment
• Develop, implement & evaluate a curriculum that fits the needs, interests and strengths of each child in conjunction with staff and families
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with families and parents

Benefits and perks

• Attractive remuneration package based on experience, salary, bonuses and incentives
• Encourage innovative and supportive culture
• Discount on childcare fees 
• Encourage external training and ongoing learning
• Working with a greatly supportive management team
• Onsite parking
• Career progression

Skills and experience

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• ACECQA approved First Aid Qualification that includes applying first aid, emergency asthma management and anaphylaxis
• Working with children check
• Nurturing and approachable nature
• A track record of developing and motivating a team
• Ability to engage with and foster strong relationships with family and other stateholders
• In-depth knowledge of the EYLF, NQF/NQS
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health
• Computer literacy