Educational Co-ordinator

Educational Co-ordinator (Early Childhood) - Part Time (4 Days a week) Non-teaching leadership position guiding and inspiring educators

Posted by Barry Beckett Children's Centre on 18 Jan 2023

**Organisation**

Barry Beckett Children's Centre

**Closing date**

30.04.2023

**Primary role**

Other

**Position type**

Part-time

**Location**

COBURG

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

Barry Beckett Children’s Centre (BBCC) is a community not-for-profit early childhood education and care service located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people, near Merri Creek in Coburg. We are an inclusive service, with a deep commitment to social justice, inclusion, sustainability, and reconciliation. We strive for excellence in teaching and care, supporting ongoing learning and continuous improvement for our staff. Specifically, we - Recognise the importance of all our employees’ health and well-being, providing a dedicated Employee Assistance Program. - Are a 93-place centre with five learning spaces, and six programs - four of those are kinder programs, with a total of 6 teaching staff. - Are proud of our diverse, professional team who encourage strong, open relationships with children and families. - Are passionate about research and evidence-based practise and creating learning environments and using teaching strategies that are responsive to all children's strengths, skills and interests. - Are committed to learning with children about our First Nations past and present. - Are committed to children’s protection from any form of harm.

**Work Days of the Role**

4 Days

**Hours of Work of the Role**

Negotiable

**Description**

**About the Opportunity**:

- An opportunity to be an integral part of the leadership and management team with oversight of curriculum decisions and direction.
- Leading and mentoring Educators to provide quality early childhood education and care in line with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development and National Quality Frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining high standards of education and care for children enrolled at Barry Beckett Childrens Centre, consistent with our philosophy, vision and values.
- Designing, reviewing and maintaining the educational and care programs across the Centre in collaboration with all stakeholders. This includes the development of the philosophy, policy and guidelines, & structural elements (including the two annual professional development days) to enable and support excellent pedagogical practice.
- Engaging educators, children, families and the community in the program and effectively communicate current research and evidence based high quality practise.
- Managing kindergarten funding through the KIM System, which includes the kindergarten funding and School Readiness Program.

**About You**: You are an exceptional leader who shares our values and purpose. An individual who will collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance. An influencer who will drive positive outcomes for children and their families. You are passionate about mentoring educators and supporting children in a learning community to explore the world around them whilst encouraging the development of strong relationships and engagement of families. You may be an educational leader or experienced teacher looking to progress your career.**Qualifications**

**Requirements and information**:

- ACECQA recognised Degree or Master's in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teachers
- Meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- Leadership and Management Training
- Have experience leading teams at a high level

**Requirements**:
VIT Registration

**Additional Requirements**

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)