Assistant Director / Educational Leader

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Childhood educator who is looking for the next advancement in their career, or an Assistant Director that is looking for a new challenge with a growing company! This position has the opportunity for career progression.

As an Assistant Director you must be passionate about creating great learning experiences for children, families, the team and local community. You are keen to grow your own skills and talents to really make a difference.

Your role will be to assist with ensuring the Centre provides the highest quality care and education for children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years, build strong relationships with families and be a role model of best practice to our team of dedicated Educators.

As an Assistant Director your role will entail:

Assist with managing the daily operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, Company expectations, policies and procedures;

Develop positive and open professional relationships with families, children and staff

Provide strong leadership, support and guidance to all educators

Ensure our Centre provides high quality education, development and care to the children

Assist with managing the financial requirements of the Centre in line with budget guidelines

Assist with Roster Management and attendances

Assist with ensuring the Centre is compliant with all Centre policies, State Legislation and National Quality Standards

Assist with ensuring all Health & Safety standards are maintained in accordance with legislation and Company standards

Keep regularly informed about the NQF, NQS and the current National Regulations plus current thinking, research and practice while implementing the EYLF

Assist with the implementation of new initiatives to encourage increased occupancy

As an Educational Leader your role will entail:

Experience as an Educational Leader is preferred but not essential for the right candidate

Help guide the team in providing the highest quality of Early Childcare Education in line with the NQF and EYLF.

Mentor all staff members across the Service and assist with career development and professional growth

Ensuring excellent verbal and written communication skills to share with your team and the families within our Service.

About you:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or Working Towards)

Highly organised with the ability to multi-task

Have a high level working knowledge of EYLF, NQS and QIP

Ability to 'think on your feet' to adapt and deliver strategies within the Centre to support staff and families

Passion for early childhood education

Skills to lead and mentor other educators, motivating them to excel as you deliver care and educational programs

Strong customer relationships

Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and CPR Certificates

Child Protection Certificate

Hold a current Working with Children Check

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer you:

Above Award Wages (ECEC Rentention Grant Applicable!!)

High quality Centre with fantastic facilities and great resources

A Supportive Management Team

A fantastic team culture

Dedicated focus on professional development and training

Grow your Career

Excellent Employee Benefits Programs inclusive of discounted fees, wellness days, referral bonuses and the list goes on!

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply now!