Sunrise Kids is a privately owned and operated business with 5 Centres throughout Brisbane. Our Upper Mount Gravatt Centre is licensed for 63 places with an approved Kindergarten Funded Program, serving children aged from 6 Weeks to 5 Years with a strong focus on the EYLF.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director to assist in leading and supporting our established team. This position is for a contact person (Supporting Educator) and would be suitable for Educators who have strong communication and leadership skills. You will be able to see change and be in the moment with children, families and Educators.

The successful applicant will be inspired about early childhood care and education with a proven track record in running a room, and ideally with previous 2IC experience. As Assistant Director you will be supported, mentored and provided training by the Centre Director, Operations Manager and Approved Provider.

The Benefits

• Join a well-established team and benefit from the support and networking with our centres.
• The ability to implement change and see the results.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Supportive management team.
• Be provided on the job training with the Centre Director and ability to assist with centre projects.
• Staff Uniforms.
• Weekly non-contact programming time.
• Childcare discount.

Ideal Candidate

• An inspiration to work in the early childhood care and education sector.
• Leadership experience in a similar role.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with children, Educators and families.
• Support Educators and the centre in providing quality care to all children.
• Openness to learn and grow with the team and centre.
• Foster strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Sound Knowledge of the EYLF and QKLG.

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood.
• Current Blue Card.
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates.
• Able to navigate all computer software programs such as word, excel, power point.
• Experience with Xplor preferred.
• Experience with Storypark.
• Sound knowledge of NQF including NQS.
• Available to work 5 days a week.

If you feel you may be the right candidate for the position and would like to be a part of this team, please email your covering letter and resume to Bec at: [email protected]

All applicants will be handled strictly confidentially. We look forward to hearing from you.au