Natural born Team leaders we want you!

Erina kindergarten is seeking an experienced Early childhood educators (Diploma or studying towards Diploma in children's services) required for a full-time team leadership positions at Erina kindergarten.

You will be instrumental in leading your team and driving the Erina kindergarten vision. At Erina kindergarten we pride ourselves on ensuring the children, families and educators are recognised and supported through our programs and community engagements.

You will be provided with generous resources, budget and time to work in partnership with the management team to market their program to the local community and continue to enhance the program delivering the best possible outcomes to our child and families.

You will be part of the centre and leadership team driving our philosophy, vision and values as well as coaching and mentoring our team of passionate educators in their journey of continuous improvement.

So if you are looking for leadership position and a change now, or in the future, APPLY NOW!

Holding ACECQA recognised Diploma in children's services and/or actively working towards a recognised diploma, this key role will drive relationship building across the service and support our amazing team of Educators.

Bringing your passion for working with children, you will be pivotal to our success, our programming, our team based culture and achieving a standard of excellence in childcare.

You will work with a team of dedicated managers, educators and assistants to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early years learning framework (EYLF) whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality Standards (NQS).

We will provide;

A supportive and dedicated team

Creative freedom

Lots of resources

Flexible working hours for the right candidate - we can offer 4 x 10 hour days for full time candidates

Focus on professional development

Extensive Weekly designated time off the floor to complete paperwork

Career advancement opportunities

Weekly rostered time for documentation /planning

Professional development provided and inhouse training

Employee rewards

All Erina kindergarten employees have access to unlimited Early childhood courses as part of our commitment to ongoing professional learning.

We offer financial rewards for the employee of the month and provide an opportunity for reward for those employees with a positive attendance patterns. We also provide full time educators with key performance indicator bonuses each year.

In addition, we are a very family orientated organisation and we offer our educators significant discounts on childcare fees.

Who is Erina kindergarten?

Erina kindergarten is a large family based service. We provide care to children aged 0-6 years. We know early childhood is a critical time in the growth and development of a child, and as such support and scaffold their life long learning and wellbeing via educators, programs, resources, operations and environments factors that are contemporary and best practice of industry.

Our vision is to generate a wholehearted and all encompassing family atmosphere where all educators feel enthused to work together as a team whilst concentrating on the delivery of a energetic learning environment to ensure that each child understands their full potential. This is regardless of race, age, gender, capability, social rank or family assembly. We value the diverse gifts that each child brings to our community and encircle the many world cultures represented to the custom. We rejoice our culturally diverse roots for the prosperity of knowledge and empathy their bring to our community and aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, identities and connections to community and country are valued.

To achieve all the above, Erina kindergarten knows that top quality talent is essential. We therefore are very careful in the selection of our staff. We provide a supportive, team driven environment for those still learning, a nurturing workplace for personal growth, mentoring opportunities and leadership choices.

Wages and conditions are industry driven. We reward hard work, passion and dedication, loyalty and positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, and be passionate about early childhood education and care.

You will need the following to be considered for the role;

Early childhood diploma in children services or working towards your diploma in children's services as recognised by ACEQA

Current working with children check

Current police check

Current full first aid certification

Current recognised child protection training

Knowledge of regulations, Early Years learning framework and the National Quality Framework

A can do attitude as a positive team player

You will bring;

Passion for childcare

Dedication and commitment to your roles as educational leader/compliance

Leadership qualities

Great communication skills

Desire to be part of our fun team