Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Leadership

Playmates Cottage Childcare Centre; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Playmates Cottage Dubbo is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our small, not-for-profit 51-place early childhood centre. You will work alongside the Centre Manager and Educational Leader to oversee daily operations and lead a team of educators.

Applicants should have a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, current WWCC and Police Check, and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with OWNA is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Previous management or leadership experience in an early childhood setting
• Current WWCC
• Police Check within past 6 months
• Completed CHCPRT025 Child Protection or willingness to obtain
• Completed Child Safety Foundation and Advanced Gecko training
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Experience with OWNA or similar childcare management software is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Review and implement policy and procedures
• Monitor compliance and conduct audits
• Manage enrolments and waitlists
• Support and manage a team of educators
• Assist Educational Leader and Centre Manager with daily operations
• Partake in risk minimisation and management
• Develop and implement medical management plans with families and team
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Team management

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Tools

OWNA childcare management software

Job description

Playmates Cottage Dubbo is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our small, not-for-profit 51-place early childhood centre. You will work alongside the Centre Manager and Educational Leader to oversee daily operations and lead a team of educators.

Applicants should have a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, current WWCC and Police Check, and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with OWNA is highly desirable.