Room Leader - Childcare Worker

Work Initiatives; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a confident Room Leader - Childcare Worker to create a nurturing, engaging and safe learning environment while leading and supporting a team of educators.

You will be responsible for guiding daily activities, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality education and care in a compliant setting.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III with at least two years on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for working with children and supporting development.
• Sound knowledge of EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.
• Ability to mentor, guide and motivate fellow educators.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to grow.
• Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and high-quality education and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and supervision for children in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing educational activities and play-based learning experiences appropriate to children's ages and developmental needs.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development through daily activities and interactions.
• Assist children with daily routines, including feeding, dressing, toileting, rest and personal hygiene.
• Observe and monitor children's behaviour, development and learning progress, and maintain appropriate records.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, social interaction and participation in group activities.
• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor recreational activities to promote children's learning and development.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Follow the centre's policies and procedures, including child protection and incident reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's daily activities, wellbeing and developmental progress.
• Work collaboratively with educators and other team members to support the delivery of quality early childhood education and care.
• Assist in maintaining educational resources, learning materials and equipment.
• Support the implementation of the EYLF and NQF.
• Ensure compliance with relevant childcare regulations, policies and workplace health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Education

AQF Certificate III or IV in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We're looking for a confident, caring and motivated Room Leader - Childcare Worker to join our team.

About the Role

As our Room Leader - Childcare Worker, you'll play an important role in creating a nurturing, engaging and safe learning environment while

leading and supporting your team of educators.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and supervision for children in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing educational activities and play-based learning experiences appropriate to children's ages and developmental needs.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development through daily activities and interactions.
• Assist children with daily routines, including feeding, dressing, toileting, rest and personal hygiene.
• Observe and monitor children's behaviour, development and learning progress, and maintain appropriate records.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, social interaction and participation in group activities.
• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor recreational activities to promote children's learning and development.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Follow the centre's policies and procedures, including child protection, supervision and incident reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's daily activities, wellbeing and developmental progress.
• Work collaboratively with educators and other team members to support the delivery of quality early childhood education and care.
• Assist in maintaining educational resources, learning materials and equipment.
• Support the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Ensure compliance with relevant childcare regulations, policies and workplace health and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience .

1-2 years of relevant work experience required.

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.

Ability to mentor, guide and motivate fellow educators.

A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to grow.

Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and high-quality education and care.