Childcare Centre Group Leader

**Childcare Centre Group Leader (Norlane VIC)**

Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd is an education group providing childcare services with a blend of Finnish and Australian early childhood education concepts. Finnish Early Childhood Education (Norlane) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd, has developed ILO Norlane Early Education Centre located in Norlane VIC. We are now looking for a childcare centre group leader (Level 4.3 of _Children’s Services Award 2010_) to provide care and supervision to children in this centre.

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Norlane with the following requirements. The salary is $65,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation commensurate with experience.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare all teaching necessities, such as teaching materials, tools, fun games and toys, for educational and recreational activities to support education programs and activities for children.
- Participate in all activities with the children, including teaching, reading and playing, and develop close relationships with them.
- Execute designated activities with the children and make sure they are safe and engaged, especially during games, activities and exercises.
- Supervise, monitor and nurture the manner and behaviour of children, including guiding their social development.
- Supervise the hygiene of children.
- Demonstrate and provide guidance to develop a sense of social norms for children.
- Ensure daily routine is implemented in accordance with learning and course plans, including supervising the daily routine of the children.
- Create programs to teach Chinese characters and language to children.
- Communicate with children in English and Chinese.
- Ensure the room environment is clean.
- Ensure the centre's operation complies with the National Quality Framework across all related areas.

**What we offer**:

- Paid birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities

**Position criteria**
- Minimum 4 years of overall experience working in childcare centres in the role of educator in which 3 years in the position of group leader are required.
- **Customer service focused**: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face-to-face.
- **Communication**: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication styles depending upon the audience.
- **Attention to detail**: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- **Teamwork**: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- **Time management/organisation**: accomplish objectives effectively within the time frame given and carry out administrative duties within a portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- **Language skills**: fluent in Asian or European Language and able to communicate effectively, both written and oral, will be highly regarded.
- **Specific knowledge and skills**: Experience in utilising painting, music and artworks for children will be highly regarded.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent or higher
- Approved First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certification
- Working with Children Check

Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd and Finnish Early Childhood Education (Norlane) Pty Ltd are child-safe organizations committed to ensuring the well-being of children and protecting them from harm. All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working With Children Check. We have zero tolerance toward child abuse and abide by Child Safety Standards in our practices.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person