Child Care Centre Director / Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 50 000 - 63 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading childcare center is seeking an Early Childhood Centre Manager in Springwood, Australia. This full-time role involves overseeing daily operations, providing leadership to educators, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate must have a relevant teaching qualification, leadership experience, and a commitment to high-quality child care. Competitive salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

Leistungen

Management and leadership training

Mentorship support

Work/life balance

Qualifikationen

• Experience in growing a service and team culture.
• Previous leadership and management experience as a Centre Manager.
• Understanding and commitment to competency early childhood practice.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for the centre's daily operation and provide innovative leadership.
• Support and guide educators in industry aspects.
• Ensure all regulatory obligations are being met.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Team building

Child protection training

Ausbildung

ACECQA approved Bachelor of Teaching/Education in Early Childhood Education

Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent

Tools

Kidsoft

Social Media Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

PlayNest Early Learning is seeking a passionate and skilled Early Childhood Centre Manager to join our team in Springwood. As a privately owned childcare center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality outcomes for children and their families. The applicant must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have proven leadership skills in the Early Childhood sector to take this service to the next level.

The Role
This is a hands-on role and as the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the centre's daily operation and provide innovative leadership to a team of experienced and professional educators. You will have a solid understanding of the NQF and NQS and have the practical experience of being able to run a high-quality centre ensuring all regulatory obligations are being met. In addition to your leadership role, you will be required to be hands-on to support and guide educators in all aspects of the industry.

You will be supported by an experienced team in the day-to-day running of the centre and you will receive management and mentor support from the Operations Manager. This support also includes access to management and leadership training to ensure your skills are continually updated, providing excellent career development.

We offer lots of support from our management company and provide training, mentorship and work/life balance.

Requirements

• ACECQA approved Bachelor of Teaching/Education in Early Childhood Education or Diploma of Children\'s Services or equivalent
• Experience in growing a service and team culture
• Previous leadership and management experience as a 2IC / Centre Manager
• Working with Children Check [Blue Card] for Child-Related Employment
• Child protection training: Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk of harm
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Understanding of the NQF and NQS
• Understanding of and commitment to competency early childhood practice that the Early Years Learning Framework informs
• Effective skills in conflict resolution, team building and implementing performance review processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislative policies, standards and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to build constructive working relationships with families and staff
• Extensive experience in the following – Kidsoft, Social Media Marketing and Leadership
• Please note: Only applicants who have full permanent working rights in Australia should apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Pay: 90,000.00 – 110,000.00 per year
• Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)
• Ability to Commute: Springwood, QLD 4127 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Springwood, QLD 4127: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Applicant Questions

• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
• How many years\' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Director?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have professional child care experience?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?