Assistant Director

One Early Education Group; City of Casey; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Professional development

Creative teaching environment

Lots of fun

Job summary

One Early Education Group is seeking an Assistant Director/Educational Leader to join our Cranbourne East centre. You will support the Director in day-to-day operations, foster strong rapport with children, parents and educators, and mentor staff to meet National Quality Standards.

We value a Diploma in Children's Services, 2 years in an Assistant Director role, and a strong grasp of NQS, Child Safe Standards, and EYLF.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services is required.
• 2 years experience in an Assistant Director role is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards, National Law and Regulations and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in managing the centre's day-to-day operations.
• Create strong rapport with the children, parents, and educators.
• Mentor and support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.
• Inspire and lead a group of educators in establishing and maintaining a positive and fun working environment.
• Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment that children can thrive in.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

One Early Education Group – Cranbourne VIC

Here at One Early Educationwe are creating a unique and robust educational program for our families and children toexperienceand for our educational team todrive.We are a purpose built 125 place Early Childhood Centre located in Cranbourne East. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Director/Educational Leader that is driven to create a beautiful team cultural.

You will be all about the "we" - about recognising, cultivating and developing individual strengths and working with the positive. You'll understand that Early Childhood education plays a critical part in creating the citizens of tomorrow – and you'll know and understand that our childcare environment needs to be a progressive, compassionate and safe place for children tobelong, be andbecome…

Our environment is purpose built, state of the art learning environment.We will be implementing a series of enrichment programs, including nutrition, mindfulness, art, and sporting, to offer an incredible service to our families.

ONE is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

ONE is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all who attend the premises that it operates. This includes accepting responsibility to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, a workplace that is safe and without risk to health for all team members, children and members of the broader community

The Assistant Director/Educational Leader Role

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated andable to motivate, lead and encourage others. Someone withexcellent interpersonal and communication skillswho can demonstrate the ability towork with the team and familiesand comply with the services values, policies, and procedures. Someone who has enthusiasm for continuous improvement and professional development.

You will be required to:

• To support the Director in managing the centre's day-to-day operations maintaining its high standards
• Create strong rapport with the children, parents, and educators
• Mentor and support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards
• Inspire and lead a group of educators in establishing and maintaining a positive and fun working environment
• Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment that children can thrive in

Minimum Requirements for Assistant Director/Educational Leader

• Completed a Diploma in Children's Services
• 2 years experience working in an Assistant Director role
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills (essential).
• Has a strong understanding of the National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards, National Law and Regulations and EYLF.

Overall Requirements

• Working with Children Check (must be employee)
• First Aid (ACECQA recognised course code)
• Asthma Management (ACECQA recognised course code)
• Anaphylaxis Management (ACECQA recognised course code)
• Child protection training
• Child Safety Training modules 1,2,3&4
• Passion for Early Education
• The drive to learn and develop

What we offer you

• A creative environment with the latest technology and teaching methods
• A focus on professional development, coaching and mentoring of all team members
• Discounted childcare
• Lots of fun