Goodna Kids Early Learning Centre - Smiths Road is a purpose-built Reggio Emilia inspired Early Learning Centre that has been rated EXCEEDING the National Quality Standards in all 7 areas. This beautiful centre is licensed for 85 places a day across five beautiful studios. We are looking for confident and experienced educators to join our existing team. Catering for children aged six weeks to six years our facilities and philosophy are unrivalled in the Early Childhood Education industry. With its own Children's Cafeteria (Piazza), dedicated Art Studio (Atelier), large natural playgrounds and risky play outdoor environments.

At Goodna Kids Early Learning Centre, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Centre Manager to join our amazing team.

The successful applicant will lead with experience, dedication, commitment and professionalism. You will have support from one of our Portfolio Managers and development team as well as an experienced and passionate support office team for ongoing support.

As the Centre Manager, you will partner with the Assistant Centre Manager and the Educational Leader to mentor, lead and inspire our team to achieve success. You’ll also enjoy:

Enhancing the performance of the centre through proactive management of key financials including occupancy, rostering, collection of fees, marketing, wages and general administration duties.

Assisting in the development on the new centre

Building a strong presence in the local community

Building strong relationships with families and children.

Developing and maintain partnerships within the local community.

Developing and maintain the centre Quality Improvement Plan.

Demonstrating excellent communication and time management skills.

The successful applicant will:

Understand and adhere to all Queensland Childcare requirements including the NQF, NQS, EYLF and MTOP.

Show excellent leadership qualities, be proactive and utilise their remarkable people skills.

Set high standards for staff and centre performance by nurturing staff morale.

Be capable of working autonomously.

Possess strong written and verbal skills.

Also hopefully will:

Express a genuine passion or interest in the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Previous experience with a new centre build.

Experience using Kidsoft software is advantageous but not essential.

In return we will offer you:

Above award remuneration package (based on experience) including bonus scheme

Opportunity to opt into our regular RDO program

Supportive working environment

We invest heavily in regular personal and professional development and ample opportunities to connect as a leadership team

Invitation to our Annual Kids ELC Leadership Retreat to relax, reflect and celebrate

Up to 95% off Childcare fees for all employees*

Full access to our total wellbeing platform (Telus Health) including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your household

Kids ELC invests with loyalty and commitment in its educators through professional development. We believe that it is only through equipping our educators fully with the tools required can they in turn become successful in their roles and thus creating the highest quality environments and programs for our children. We encourage a healthy balance of work/home balance and engage with the 'FISH' philosophy to encourage happy and productive working relationships and workplace.

If you would like to be considered for this fabulous opportunity, please click apply or email a resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria as well as a picture of something that you value and why to our recruitment team at [email protected].

For more information on Kids Early Learning Centres, please visit our website (www.kidselc.com.au).