Assistant Director (2IC)

St Alban’s Early Childhood Centre

Part time/Full time

$36 - $42per hour depending on level of experience

St Alban’s Wilston Early Childhood Centre is a small, child safe, boutique single-room Early Childhood Centre catering for kindergarten children 3 to 5 years in the inner Northern suburbs of Brisbane. The service is supported by an active Management Committee and the Anglican Schools Commission.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director / 2IC, to assist in leading and supporting our established team. As we are a small centre, the position can be in the office supporting the Director or on the floor covering lunches, programming and supporting the team.

The successful applicant will have previous leadership experience, (minimum 1 year).

The Benefits

Maximum 24 children each day

Work in a small, structured environment

Ongoing professional development

Be provided with on-the-job training with the Centre Director and ability to assist with center projects.

Ideal Candidate

· Leadership experience in a similar role

· Support Educators and the Centre in providing quality care to all children.

· Comfortable fostering strong relationships with children, families and the local community.

· Sound knowledge of the EYLF and QKLG.

Essential Qualifications

Diploma of Early Childhood.

Current Blue Card. (Current)

First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates. (Current)

Current Child Protection Certificate

Able to navigate all basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Available to work 5 days a week including Opening shift (7am-3pm) or Closing shift (10am-6pm)

Sound knowledge of NQF including NQS, Early Years Learning Framework, Theorists, Programming Cycle

Preferred but not Essential

Experience with Qikkids, Storypark, programming, enrolments, medical management, WHS

If you feel you may be the right candidate for the position and would like to be a part of our team, please email your cover letter and resume to our Centre Director; Anthea at: [email protected]

All applicants will be handled strictly and confidentially. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years of experience do you have in Early Childhood Education and Care?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?

Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?

How many years of people management experience do you have?

Do you have experience planning and implementing education programs in an early learning environment?

Do you have any new ideas to bring to a program to benefit the development (cognitive, emotional or physical) of our children?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?

How many years of experience do you have as an early childhood educator?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?