Childcare | Montessori Trainer & Program Manager

Montessori Academy Childcare Centres; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff childcare discount 50%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Montessori Academy is seeking an experienced Montessori Trainer & Program Manager to support our South Australian centres. You will provide educational leadership, training and mentoring to Educators and Centre Leadership teams, helping bring consistency and excellence to our educational programs across a growing network.

Based in South Australia, you will work across our centres, delivering practical guidance, training and support to strengthen educational quality and ensure consistent

Qualifications

• Montessori Diploma and ECE degree/diploma.
• Experience delivering PD and mentoring Educators.
• Strong knowledge of Montessori philosophy and EYLF V2.0.
• Understanding of NQF/NQS and child safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership, coaching and mentoring to Educators and Centre Leadership teams.
• Support implementation of Montessori philosophy and curriculum with EYLF V2.0.
• Deliver professional development to strengthen Educator knowledge and capabilities.
• Guide Educational Leaders in curriculum planning, documentation and assessment of learning.
• Support centres with QIP, self-assessment, audits and Assessment & Rating prep.
• Promote best practice in child safety and inclusive education.

Skills

Curriculum development

Professional development

Mentoring

Montessori philosophy knowledge

First Aid CPR

Anaphylaxis management

Emergency Asthma Mgmt

Education

Montessori Diploma

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Diploma in ECE & Care

Job description

Are you passionate about Montessori education and supporting Educators to deliver high-quality early childhood programs? We're looking for an experienced early childhood professional to join Montessori Academy as our Montessori Trainer & Program Manager, based in South Australia!

Montessori Trainer & Program Manager

As Montessori Academy continues to expand into South Australia, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our newly acquired centres, developing Educator capability and embedding high-quality educational practices across our growing network.

Working closely with the Head of Quality and Safety, you will provide educational leadership, training and mentoring to Educators and Centre Leadership teams, helping bring consistency and excellence to our educational programs.

About The Role

Based in South Australia, you will work across our South Australian centres, providing practical guidance, training and support to strengthen educational quality and ensure consistent implementation of the Montessori philosophy.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing educational leadership, coaching and mentoring to Educators, Educational Leaders and Centre Leadership teams.
• Supporting the implementation of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum alongside approved learning frameworks, including EYLF V2.0.
• Delivering professional development and training to strengthen Educator knowledge, skills and capabilities.
• Guiding Educational Leaders in curriculum planning, documentation, assessment and evaluation of children's learning.
• Supporting centres with Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), self-assessment processes, audits and Assessment and Rating preparation.
• Promoting best practice in child safety, inclusive education and positive relationships with children and families.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting consistent educational practices across our South Australian centres.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood professional with a genuine passion for Montessori education, staff development and educational excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A Montessori Diploma.
• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Room Leader position within an early childhood setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Montessori philosophy, curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, professional development, training and mentoring.
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and child protection requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence positive outcomes across multiple centres.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management qualifications, along with relevant child protection and child safety training.
• Flexibility to travel between our South Australian centres as required.

Why Join Montessori Academy?

At Montessori Academy, we're passionate about providing exceptional early childhood education and creating environments where children, Educators and teams can thrive.

When You Join Us, You'll Enjoy

• The opportunity to play a key role in Montessori Academy's expansion into South Australia.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact across our newly acquired centres.
• A supportive and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• 50% staff childcare discount
• 17.5% annual leave loading.

About Montessori Academy

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is a leading provider of premium early childhood education and care, with more than 70 campuses across Australia and many more in development.

We are committed to delivering authentic Montessori education for children aged 0–6, fostering independence, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about Montessori education and have the experience to support and inspire Educators, we'd love to hear from you!