Assistant Director/2ic

**About MindChamps**

MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool (“MindChamps”) is the only childcare and preschool globally to nurture children with the Champion Mindset, as researched by the renowned neuroscientist Professor Emeritus Allan Snyder FRS. It also nurtures children’s innate Learning and Creative Minds, empowering them to be the best they can be. Our carefully designed curriculum is based on internationally validated research and aligns with the Australia Early Years Learning Framework.

MindChamps offers the optimal growth environment for children from 0 to 6 years old. In Australia, we are currently operating 21 centres in NSW and have an aggressive growth plan to build on its successes to date.

We are seeking an experienced **Assistant Director/2IC** for a **temporary opportunity with a strong view to permanent** at 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term, Temp to perm, Contract

**Salary**: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)