Assistant Centre Director

3 weeks ago


Footscray, Australia ECMS Full time

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 27 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers - through 70 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be.

We are seeking an enthusiastic **Assistant Centre Director** to join at team at Church Street Children's Centre, which is one of our largest ELCs. This state-of-the-art facility is a 98 placed service for children agers 0yrs - 5yrs. Here at Church Street Children's Centre we ensure children feel happy, calm and ready to learn as well as engaging and flexible indoor and outdoor play spaces filled with plenty of natural resources to support children's development.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will inspire and drive the educational program and practices through mentoring and providing professional development to Educators. To succeed in this role, you will be required to demonstrate your working knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Centre Director you will support a rewarding and collaborative workplace The role will be a combination of educational leader & assistant center director responsibilities with an expectation to cover in the room as required.

ECMS is an organization that is committed to supporting your professional growth. We expect high standards and provide ongoing training and career development opportunities in pedagogy, business and staff management to support you.

This Assistant Centre Director role is working 38 hours a week on a rotating roster between 7am - 6pm with a monthly rostered day off.

**What will you do**
- Partner with the Centre Director to build strong collaborative relationships with parents, families, Educators and the local community to provide an inclusive and enriching play-based learning program for children
- Lead development of the curriculum and the establishment of clear goals and objectives for teaching and learning and encourage reflective practice to provide effective learning experiences
- Lead and support a team of Educators by providing constructive feedback and coaching to improve operational practice, programs and values-driven behaviour
- Effective communication skills including the ability to deliver critical information to a diverse audience including those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Be a motivated and driven leader who will inspire a positive learning culture
- Be supported by the Centre Director and Area Manager with the day-to-day operations and by Child Safety Compliance Advisors
- Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

**More about you**
- A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification. A bachelor’s degree in early childhood or equivalent would be desirable
- Multilingual skills highly regarded
- Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards
- Experience leading a large team and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing high quality and inclusive programs for children
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
- Funded First Aid and CRP training for staff (delete 004 and 001)

**What’s in it for you?**
- 50% childcare discount
- Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
- ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
- Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
- Funded First Aid (0012)
- ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located _here_._
- Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged._



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