Assistant Director- Wattletree Early Childhood Centre/ Maternity Leave Position

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Detail information about job Assistant Director- Wattletree Early Childhood Centre/ Maternity Leave Position. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Unique Opportunity to Gain Management Experience in a Leading Service
• Wages Above the Professional Childcare Standard
• Temporary Full-Time Until April 2019

Our parent-managed centre is unique with a wide range of natural resources, inviting play spaces and beautiful large outdoor areas.  We care for and educate 71 children per day across 5 large rooms; Babies to 4 year old Kindergarten.     

Our team of educators are experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their chosen field of Early Childhood Education.  We require a leader who will foster individual staff development and inspire the team to continue to meet centre goals and milestones.  

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator for an Assistant Director Position.  This is a Maternity Leave Position with Full-Time hours, consisting of 5 full days per week in the office.  The position is for 8 months from the beginning of September 2018, until the beginning of May 2019.  This is a fabulous role if you are looking to gain experience and further your career in early childhood management.

This role works closely with the Director and the Parent Committee in the management of the service. The successful applicant will be seen as a leader within the service, able to understand and implement our Centre Philosophy, policies and procedures with passion and wisdom.   Applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be required to assist in the administration of the service.  Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Law and National Quality Framework, will be called upon regularly in this role.

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of child development and the important skills required to work collaboratively with families in providing the highest quality care to their young children. We have high expectations in regards to the relationships that are formed between the children, families and centre management of our service. We believe that these collaborative relationships form the basis of a high quality childcare centre and kindergarten.

Wattletree values educators and offers excellent working conditions; above award wages, continual professional support and training throughout the year. The above conditions reflect the high quality and professionalism of our team.

We require applicants to have the following;

• Minimum Qualification of Diploma in Children's Services
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Anaphylaxis Management, First Aid and Asthma training
• Child Protection training
• Food Safety training (preferred)
• Knowledge of QikKids Software (preferred)
• Previous experience in a leadership role (preferred)

Benefits of Role;

• Monthly RDO
• Centre covered by Professional Childcare Standard; excellent working conditions and above award wages
• X 2 Child-free Professional Development Days throughout the year
• X 1 Child-free pack up day at the end of each year
• Large budget for Professional Development and educational resources
• Annual budget allocated for staff recognition
• Be part of a centre rated as EXCEEDING the National Quality Standard
• Management team includes experienced Director and Office Admin support

For further information on our service please visit our website www.wecc.com.au  

If you would like to be a part of our dedicated and supportive team please follow the link or email your application to: [email protected] and/or phone Lisa Hammonds on 9509 5112.  Applications close on the 24th of August, 2018.