Childcare - Room Leader

**About Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre**

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre is a family owned and operated service with almost 10 years’ experience in the industry. We are passionate about delivering high quality education guided by the Early Years Framework & National Quality Standards catering for children aged 9 months to 6 years to ensure that individual development is being catered for, encouraged & enhanced.

Our philosophy is that by investing in our employees and the culture of our workplace, we are creating a more caring and nurturing environment for our children.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate room leader to join our wonderful team.

**Benefits**:

- Above award wages (5-10% depending on experience)
- $1,000 Sign-on bonus
- 50% Childcare discounts for your own children
- Professional development & mentoring including paid training
- Supportive, experienced, and professional management team
- Onsite parking and within walking distance to Beecroft train station

**About the Role**:

- Create a friendly, stimulating and interactive learning environment
- Facilitate & lead the learning experiences for your allocated room
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
- Complete observations and portfolios for children in your allocated room
- Maintain effective communication with parents throughout the service
- Create & maintain positive working relationships with all team members
- Contribute to and implement a Quality Improvement Plan
- Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Good knowledge of the NQS & EYLF including Assessment & Rating
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Completed child protection training
- Ability to lead & work as part of a cohesive and supportive team environment, nurturing authentic connections with children & families
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills and able to work with minimum supervision using own initiatives
- Previous experience in a similar role

**If you are seeking a challenging and exciting new opportunity with an amazing organisation that can offer you a competitive salary package, great career development along with a supportive and inclusive management team, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ and send through your resume.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $31.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person