Montessori Centre Director, Elizabeth Park

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

Job summary

Montessori Academy invites an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead the brand-new Elizabeth Park Montessori Academy centre. Located in Elizabeth Park, this role focuses on mentoring educators, building strong family relationships, and shaping a positive centre culture from the ground up.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality education and care, and maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework while inspiring a team of educators and driving opening success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing an early childhood service.
• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved), or currently working towards.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Early Childhood Educators and Teachers.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors.
• Act as the Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC) when required.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• Support educators in implementing high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF and Montessori Curriculum.
• Establish and drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee centre operations including staffing, compliance, administration and occupancy growth.
• Support Assessment and Rating readiness and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to successfully establish and grow the new service.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Relationship building

EYLF knowledge

Montessori philosophy

Operational management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

Montessori Academy invites an experienced Nominated Supervisor to lead the brand-new Elizabeth Park Montessori Academy centre. Located in Elizabeth Park, this role focuses on mentoring educators, building strong family relationships, and shaping a positive centre culture from the ground up.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality education and care, and maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework while inspiring a team of educators and driving opening success.