Child Care Room Leader

**Full-time Room Leader needed at Nurture Early Learning Murdoch**

**Looking to make a change for the new year? Here and now is the opportunity**

**We are hiring immediately** for those who are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in the lives of young children.

Nurture Early Learning is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic **Full-time Room Leader**to join our dynamic team, where we have the resources and leadership to support your long-term career in early childcare education

**ABOUT THE BENEFITS - What's in it for you?**
- Opportunity to get in at the ground level of a new service and make your mark,
- A supportive environment that nurtures your potential and aligns our success with yours,
- Competitive wages,
- Staff childcare discount,
- Ongoing professional development with direct input from decision-makers,
- A beautiful and well resourced new centre.

**ABOUT THE POSITION - Room Leader Core Duties**
- Plan and implement high-quality educational programs that align with the Nurture Early learning curriculum, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
- Lead, mentor, and support staff within the room to ensure a cohesive team approach.
- Conduct regular observations and assessments of children’s development, maintaining accurate records and communicating progress to parents and caregivers.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the room, including compliance with health and safety standards and centre policies.
- Engage with parents and caregivers to provide updates on their child’s progress and to discuss any concerns or special needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with other room leaders and Service Management to contribute to the overall success of the centre.

**ABOUT YOU - Position Requirements**

This position is responsible for providing active leadership to educators in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a child-focused education and care curriculum, compliance, and procedures. It requires exceptional organisational and leadership qualities to ensure the delivery of a high-quality early learning service.
- Essential_
- Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a leadership role within an early childhood setting and a strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and relevant child protection legislation.
- Previous experience in people management with the ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse team of educators and foster a positive work environment.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with staff, parents, and educators and foster a collaborative relationship with educators as well as parents, addressing their concerns and maintaining regular communication channels.
- Knowledge in Health and Safety compliance and protocols to effectively promote a culture of safety.
- A passion for working with children and a commitment to providing high-quality childcare, a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, high levels of creativity, energy, and patience.
- Prerequisites_
- A valid WA Driver’s Licence.
- A current Working with Children check.
- A National Police Clearance - no more than 6 months old.
- ACECQA approved training and qualifications in:

- first aid in an education and care setting;
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation training;
- child protection training; and
- safe sleep training.

**ABOUT US - Nurture Early Learning**

Nurture Early Learning is committed to providing exceptional early education and wants you to be part of our exciting journey. Our well-resourced service, including a dedicated atelier, provides an enriching space for both educators and children to thrive. We value your ideas and expertise, and we offer a unique level of autonomy that allows you to bring our organisation's vision to life.

Nurture is a welcoming community and a locally owned business - it’s a small industry, so ask around and you will find the owners are hands-on and supportive, ensuring all staff have the autonomy and resources to truly make their mark and make a longstanding difference in the early education of young lives.

**Testimonial from Jasmine**:

- _“I appreciate all the support - it’s almost unheard of and genuinely means a great dealYou’ve created a dream place for people like me to work and feel confident to deliver to our children and families and a truly magnificent place for children to thrive”. _

**HOW TO APPLY**

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dave at 0409 022 228

We are enthusiastic to meet our newest team member for Nurture Victoria Park.
- Evidence of claimed qualifications or experience
- Evidence of capacity to currently work in Australia le