About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

About the role: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Director to join our team at Sacred Heart Early Learning Centre. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership potential with support from the leadership team at the centre. You will also have the opportunity to regularly network with Educational Leaders from Discovery across the state as you participate in regular Educational Leader meetings.

As the Assistant Director you will predominantly work supporting the Services Educational program and practice, periodically you will be required to be in ratio to meet operational requirements.

Duties:

Role model best practices and actively participate in and lead the development of the curriculum within a team of early childhood professionals.

Mentor and support educators to become confident in their role in the planning cycle.

Assist educators in supporting and promoting children’s developmental needs - social and emotional wellbeing, physical, and cognitive development.

Ensure the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning

Support others in understanding different, and new approaches to educating and caring for children while leading discussions on reflective practice.

You must have:

Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Demonstrated experience in leading a team – desirable

Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain

Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Benefits:

Monthly RDOs

Above-award wages

Staff children in care discount - 50% off the gap fee

On-the-job coaching & professional development

Annual uniform allowance

Superannuation salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

How to apply:

Click APPLY now, or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Please send your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.