Early Childhood Director

2 weeks ago


Coolangatta, Australia Lady Gowrie Child Centre Full time
About Us

Lady Gowrie Child Centre is a reputable and well-established organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. Our centre has a proud history of serving the local community, and we are committed to delivering exceptional services that meet the needs of our children and families.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Early Childhood Director to join our team. As a Director, you will be responsible for leading and managing the educational program, ensuring that it is aligned with the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework. You will also be responsible for supervising and supporting the educators, and for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a high-quality educational program that meets the needs of the children and families
  • Supervise and support the educators to ensure that they are providing high-quality care and education
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children
  • Ensure that the centre is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations
  • Develop and maintain relationships with families and the community
  • Participate in professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of experience as a dual contact director/teacher
  • Registration with Queensland of Teacher or pathway to registration
  • Positive Notice Blue Card, Current First Aid, CPR and Asthma/Anaphylaxis certificates
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards
  • Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive handover of the role from the current directors prior to commencement
  • Wages and conditions as per our Lady Gowrie Child Centre Enterprise Agreement
  • Paid recess leave for each QLD school holiday and four weeks annual leave with loading each year
  • Blue Card and First Aid/CPR training (Asthma and Anaphylaxis) funded
  • Ongoing Professional Development within our generous annual allocated budget
  • Remunerated attendance at Committee and Staff Meetings as per the Collective Enterprise Agreement
  • Release Days for Quality Improvement Program (QIP) updates and preparation of Transition Statements


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