Assistant Director/2ic

**About MindChamps**

MindChamps International PreSchool & Early Learning (“MindChamps”) is the only preschool and early learning centre globally to nurture children with the Champion Mindset, as researched by the renowned neuroscientist Professor Emeritus Allan Snyder, Fellow of the Royal Society.

Founded in Sydney in 1998, with the goal of filling the gaps that exist in global education, MindChamps began as a research institute using research from the areas of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience to better understand how the learning brain grows and develops, and expertise from the world of Theatre to understand how to better engage the young learner and ‘lead the imagination’.

MindChamps PreSchool is also the only early learning organisation in the world to offer programmes based on the revolutionary 3-Mind model of education: The Champion Mind instils perseverance and confidence; The Learning Mind promotes academic excellence; and the Creative Mind frees the imagination and inspires concept creation, enabling our children to face a rapidly changing world with 100% Respect and Zero Fear. This 3-Mind model was introduced in the 2007 book _The 3-Mind Revolution_, co-authored by David and Brian Caswell, MindChamps’ Dean of Research and Programme Development.

MindChamps' unique, research-based ‘S.M.I.L.E.S.’ philosophy (Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Emotional and Social) is a holistic approach to education that encourages children to think outside of the box, supporting their overall development in the best way possible. Our research-backed and internationally validated curriculum and pedagogy have been developed by global leaders in 4 Domains of Education, Psychology, Science and Theatre, and align with the Australia Early Years Learning Framework.

With 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar, MindChamps has been hailed by New York Times and Wall Street Journal No. 1 bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli as a “global education movement of the 21st century”.

More than just a childcare centre, our goal is to ensure that we are hiring qualified and dedicated Teachers and Educators to join our fantastic team. We are seeking an experienced **Assistant Director/2IC** for our **Warriewood **centre.

**About the Position**:
You will manage and support an established team of educators and build strong positive relationships with families. You will genuinely love children and enjoy the opportunity to model best practices to educators in the centre.

**As an Assistant Director, you will work alongside the Centre Director as 2IC to ensure the effective management of the centre. Your core responsibilities will include the following**:

- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre
- Lead, motivate and support the team
- Maintain a high-quality and performing centre
- A continuous increase in occupancy and maintaining a strong reputation across the community
- Ensure the Centre is compliant and exceeds all the regulatory requirements listed in the National Regulations and National Quality Standards, with a focus on providing an excellent level of education and care to the children.

**What we are looking for**:

- A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or (working towards) an Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standards, knowledge of Qikkids and CCMS administration and the national assessment and rating system
- Knowledge of relevant legislative documents, applicable to the Early Childhood sector
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team with practical skills in conflict resolution and implementing performance review processes
- Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement across teams
- Possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current First Aid/CPR including Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

**Why work for MindChamps?**

MindChamps is revolutionizing the Early Education sector around the world. Join us and we can offer you:

- Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees
- Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
- Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
- Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
- Internal career development opportunities - including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
- Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
- Upskill and further your qualification through our RTO, MindChamps Academy which offers Cert 3 and Diploma courses in Early Childcare Education
- Employee Assistance Program

**Salary**: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No w