Room Leader, Early Learning - Play-Based ECE

Department of Education Victoria; Meeniyan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria’s Early Learning Victoria Meeniyan centre seeks an experienced Room Leader to guide a play-based program with a strong focus on safety and quality. You will lead planning and programming with educators and engage families to support a nurturing environment.

Open­ing near Meeniyan Primary School, the 57-place centre will operate under Victorian standards, with a focus on professional growth and child safety across the service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Early Childhood Room Leader delivering a high-quality play-based educational program.
• High-level understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Educations Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.
• Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations.
• Be responsible for leading the planning and programming in consultation with other educators to uphold the centre's educational program and philosophy, ensuring practices are in line with national standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team to role model pedagogical practices aligned with the educational philosophy, foster a positive work culture by mentoring educators, as well as playing a key role in engaging with families to nurture a supportive environment

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Communication skills

Vulnerability awareness

Policy compliance

Education

ACECQA-approved diploma or working towards diploma

Job description

Department of Education Victoria’s Early Learning Victoria Meeniyan centre seeks an experienced Room Leader to guide a play-based program with a strong focus on safety and quality. You will lead planning and programming with educators and engage families to support a nurturing environment.

Open­ing near Meeniyan Primary School, the 57-place centre will operate under Victorian standards, with a focus on professional growth and child safety across the service.