Room Leader: Build a Brand-New Center & Lead

Smart Cookies ELC

Sydney

On-site

AUD 52,000 - 59,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Payment approved
Ongoing professional development
Career progression opportunities
Autonomy to lead your own room
Employee recognition programs
Regular team celebrations and socials
Own room in a brand-new centre
Architecturally designed facilities &外

Job summary

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre in Sydney is seeking experienced Room Leaders to help establish a brand-new centre from the ground up. You will own your room, shape routines, and drive educational excellence from day one.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, with leadership experience in ECE, WWC checks and safety certifications. Join a supportive, family-owned team and grow with a new centre in Ermington.

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent).
  • Experience as Room Leader or similar leadership in ECE.
  • Current Working With Children Check and relevant safety certificates.
  • First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications.
  • National Child Safety Training Certificate and related training.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily room operations and deliver exceptional educational outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
  • Mentor and support educators to achieve best practice.
  • Plan and implement engaging programs aligned with the Early Years Framework.
  • Maintain compliance with NQF, National Regulations and Child Safe Standards.
  • Complete observations and learning outcomes to a high standard.
  • Create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments for children.
  • Support Assessment & Rating readiness and QI initiatives.
  • Help establish a collaborative, positive culture as a foundation leader.

Skills

Room Leadership
Mentoring
Communication
Documentation
Relationship building

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre in Sydney is seeking experienced Room Leaders to help establish a brand-new centre from the ground up. You will own your room, shape routines, and drive educational excellence from day one.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, with leadership experience in ECE, WWC checks and safety certifications. Join a supportive, family-owned team and grow with a new centre in Ermington.

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