This role is perfect for a highly passionate and accomplished early childhood expert whose heart belongs to the children.

Role: Director I Nominated Supervisor

Qualification: Early Childhood Teacher, preferred.

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: Flexible to work between the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm

Pay: Up to $120,000 per year + super – experience and qualification dependent

After seven years of guiding the Educoe team, the service owner-operators, Jessica and Rebecca, are ready to entrust their service to an inspirational leader.

Do you have the expertise to mentor educators to refine their practice skills? Are you a powerful questioner and generative listener? Bring your sound pedagogical knowledge and experience to support and inspire a harmonious working environment.

Our service benefits:

The support of the current service owner-operators, Early Childhood Teachers

An extensive induction process to gain a better understanding of Educoe's ways of doing, your role and responsibilities

Opportunity to work casually at the service - prior to taking on permanency

Funded wellbeing retreats to support you to practice self-care & nurture your mind

Rostered day off on your birthday

Flexible working arrangements

Paid professional development opportunities

Secure and stable family owned and operated working environment

2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period

A psychologically safe environment in which setbacks are seen as essential steps toward learning and improvement.

What we need from you:

Australian working rights

Current and valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates

an ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree (preferred) with proficient Teacher Accreditation (NESA)

Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices

Extensive experience around staff development & leadership, policy writing and management

Alignment with Magda Gerber, Emmi Pikler, and slow pedagogy principles (preferred)

Evidence of exceeding practices

Extensive understanding of the EYLF planning cycle and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice

Comprehensive understanding of the National Education and Care Services Law I Regulations I National Quality Framework I Standards

Experience in past leadership roles in early childhood education

Open to learning, well organised and clear communicator with a high level of verbal and written skills

More about the service

Educoe is a family owned and operated service. Driven by two highly accomplished teachers, Jessica and Rebecca - sisters, mothers and university qualified teachers. With the strength of their team, and their unwavering commitment to creating a world where every child feels safe, valued, and respected - Educoe has become a reputable, sought after service.

High quality education and care is provided to 34 children per day, who are aged between 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Conveniently located, only a 10-minute walk to Revesby train station.

The service philosophy

The service is deeply inspired by Magda Gerber’s respectful caregiving approach. The philosophy incorporates a deep respect and appreciation of the child - an approach which honours infants and young children as equal members in relationships.

The working environment - a home away from home…

Educoe is more than just a workplace, it is a place where each person is valued for their unique individuality. Each educator is encouraged to be who they are, to share their identity, and embrace their culture.

‘The wellbeing of our team is integral to everything we do’ - Jessica & Rebecca, Approved Providers.

Want a real perspective? Ask the Educoe community and hear what they have to say…

‘Rebecca and Jessica are leaders that I respect.’ - Aya, Infant Educarer.

‘The unconditional love I receive at work from the children and my teammates is a great incentive to come to work. I love my Educoe family.’ - Faiza, in her seventh year as a trusted Educarer.

‘Your ideas and feelings are not just listened to, they are respected.’ - Tram, in her fourth year as a trusted Educarer.

‘Educoe is an inclusive environment that supports the individual needs of each person. We are a loving family that opens our arms to everyone.’ - Kimberly, nearing 8 years as a trusted Educarer.

'I feel so thankful to be apart of the Educoe team.' - Sammy, Educarer.

'Educoe gives me a strong sense of belonging.' - Sultana, support.

‘It takes a special kind of person to fit into this community. It takes someone who really cares’ – Amanda, parent of child.

Join this dedicated team of passionate educators who are motivated by their love for children.

***Apply for the position***

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

Should you like to learn more about this role, feel free to contact Rebecca on 0426 438 449.