Establishing a Thriving Educational Environment

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEducational Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Lead Educator & Centre Manager Role

This is a leadership opportunity to drive quality educational and care programs in a newly established centre.

The centre will serve children aged 6 months to 6 years, following play and milestone-based learning for younger children and Montessori-inspired programs for 3-4-year-olds. The facility features five bright classrooms, each with access to gardens, and a commercial kitchen.

Key responsibilities include delivering quality educational and care programs, fostering growth with children, families, and staff, and creating a positive community and work culture.

Candidates must have:

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education or higher;
  • At least 3 years' management experience in a long day care setting;
  • Experience in opening new centres (preferred but not essential);
  • Experience with Montessori programs (preferred but not essential);
  • Foster a positive workplace culture;
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to support families and educators;
  • Exhibit leadership qualities, set realistic expectations, and support staff development;
  • Be experienced in fee processing, including collection, payment plans, and scheduling;
  • Understand relevant laws and regulations, and implement policies accordingly;
  • Be familiar with systems like KIMS, ARRIVALS, NQAITS, PRODA, KIS, and related portals;
  • Have extensive knowledge of EYLF & NQF, and experience with compliance and assessment processes;
  • Navigate funding applications and deadlines efficiently;
  • Have experience in rostering, staff management, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Role requirements include:

  • Representing the centre professionally and confidently;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for marketing and family engagement;
  • Ability to build strong relationships with families, children, staff, and stakeholders;
  • Model and reinforce best practices;
  • Prioritize tasks, solve problems, and manage time effectively;
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced environment;
  • Proficiency with technology and apps like Xplor, 1Place, MyWaitlist;
  • Work closely with owners and management to ensure high-quality programs.

This role offers the chance to shape the centre from the ground up and enjoy rewarding outcomes. Benefits include staff discounts on childcare fees and access to in-house Occupational Therapy support for your team.

Applicants will answer questions about their right to work in Australia, experience with the Early Years Learning Framework and NQF, and management experience. Please include any relevant details if reporting concerns about the job ad.

Our team values child safety and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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