Join the team at a privately owned service that values the joy of early childhood located in Junction Village. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced, friendly Early Childhood Assistant Director and Educational Leader to help lead our team of passionate Educators and uphold their commitment to nurturing young minds.

Our Service:
Our vision is to always strive to be recognised as leaders in our industry.

Providing a welcoming, nurturing, safe and inclusive environment that fosters creativity, curiosity and a love for learning.

A place for children to play joyfully and be recognised as unique individuals. A place where each child is seen for who they are and who they’ll grow to be where fun and laughter is celebrated.

About the Role:
As the Assistant Director and Educational Leader, you will be a friendly face our center, supporting the Director in overseeing the daily operations and educational programs for the service. You will lead a team of passionate educators, ensuring that every child receives a nurturing and enriching learning experience. Your responsibilities will include, staff management and support, parent and child engagement, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will have experience in previous roles as an Educational Leader to inspire and guide our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality education and care.

Oversee innovative educational programs that cater to the individual needs of each child.

Foster a positive learning environment that promotes creativity, independence, and holistic development.

Build strong relationships with parents and the community to support the growth and well-being of every child.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

The Successful Applicant must have:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or above or ACECQA assessed equivalent.

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

First Aid.

CPR.

Asthma & Anaphylaxis training.

Child Protection Training.

Experience in a Assistant Director role/ 2ic role within an early childhood education setting.

Strong understanding and commitment of Early Childhood and practices.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving educational excellence.

Experience as an Educational Leader

Benefits:

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Professional development opportunities to enhance your career.

Supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Working alongside a hands on Approved Provider for support.

Child Care Staff Discount.

*Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Junction Village is committed to providing and promoting an inclusive environment that supports child safety & wellbeing, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and or communities.