Our small and intimate, boutique style 30-place centre is under new management and is looking for an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Early Childhood professional who is ready for a new exciting challenge.

The successful candidate will be able to lead a team of educators in the creation and implementation of the curriculum, and will have a strong focus on quality customer service delivery. They will drive to develop strong relationships with families, have strong leadership skills, and be passionate about developing a creative learning environment for our children.

As this centre is under new management, you will be someone who is willing to participate in, and contribute to the setup of our service, our practices, the revision and implementation of policies and be a pivotal, and valued member of our team. This role is one that has a crucial impact on the success of the service, so if you are passionate Early Childhood advocate, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Our early learning centre is a family owned and operated child care centre in Alfords Point. The owner has a passion for quality childcare and early education. The owner has first hand experience in childcare, and understands what it means for parents to be able to send their child to a centre each morning and walk away with the peace of mind that their child is being cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. This is the ideal that drives this home away from home.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead reflective discussions about practice and implementing the learning framework

Mentor other educators by leading quality practice

Discuss routines and how to make them more effective learning experiences

Observe children and educator interactions, and making suggestions on how to improve interactions and intentional teaching

Develop, plan and implement quality educational programs.

Be innovative and motivated to lead a centre to become the centre of choice for families within the local community.

Monitor and document children's progress & individual children's portfolios.

Have a strong, confident and motivated personality with an ambition to provide education and care standards of excellence.

Develop open communication channels with staff, children and families of the centre.

Contribute to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information, & working as a team player.

Comply with the centre's policies and procedures along with licensing, legislation & regulations.

Assisting children with their daily routines & supporting them in their learning.

Create a stimulating environment to foster & support children's development.

The position available is to start as soon as possible.

Successful applicants must:

Have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching degree

First Aid and Asthma/Anaphylaxis Certificate.

Working with Children's Check.

Have a strong understanding of the Children's Services Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Be approachable and well respected

Be knowledgeable about theories, pedagogy and the relevant learning frameworks

Be knowledgeable about the NQS and related regulatory standards

Be skilled at supporting educators of varying abilities and learning styles

Have excellent organisational skills to be able to manage the day-to-day up-keeping of the childcare centre

And most of all, a passion for quality education.

What’s in it for you?

Performance incentives, to ensure you are rewarded for your hard work

Opportunity to work for a family-owned company who are genuinely passionate about offering quality childcare and education

Work life balance

Career Progression - Ongoing professional development and paid training opportunities.

Supportive owner.

The opportunity to create and implement new systems, policies and procedures.

The service is purpose built, it features large spacious rooms with lots of natural light, modern facilities and excellent resources, staff facilities, and a planning room.

If you are passionate about developing the future of children, enjoy a challenge, and want to lead a small, boutique centre, then this is the right role for you!

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