Nursery Room Leader

**The Hive Early Learning Centre** is a childcare centre and kindergarten, offering care to children from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are a 99 place, two-storey centre nestled in Melbourne’s southeast, offering a prime location just minutes from the bustling Chadstone Shopping Centre. Our centre is surrounded by leafy parks and is conveniently close to public transport and major roadways. This ideal setting provides a peaceful yet accessible environment for families and staff in the vibrant Ashburton community.

We are looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join our passionate team. In this role, you will create nurturing and stimulating environments for children, lead a team of educators and develop engaging educational programs while building strong relationships with families and the community.

**Role responsibilities**:

- Inspire and guide educators to achieve excellence while fostering strong professional relationships.
- Develop and lead the team in delivering a tailored planning, curriculum, and outcomes cycle for each child in your care.
- Ensure that all documentation of children’s learning is accessible to families and meets high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Create and maintain a welcoming, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment.
- Always uphold the highest standards of health and safety.
- Drive continuous improvement whilst leading positive outcomes for children, families, the community, and colleagues.
- Prioritise dedicated non-contact time to support thoughtful and purposeful program development.
- Collaborate effectively with broad team to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.

**Role skills/competencies**:

- Strong written communication skills
- Demonstrated confidence in guiding documentation related to children's learning and development.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead by example.

**Experience and Knowledge**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Lead Educator or Room Leader role leading and developing age specific programs and routines.
- Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Familiarity with KindyHub or similar online programming platforms is an advantage.
- An ACECQA recognised Diploma or higher
- An approved Working with Children Check (State Specific) - Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates

**What we offer?**
- Quarterly network meetings with the educators to review and reflect on educational practices
- Quarterly incentive/bonus programs
- Intensive induction process with weekly support meetings from our educational coordinator
- A supportive and nurturing work environment with a strong company culture based on our C.A.R.E values.
- Career and succession pathways with opportunities for growth within our expanding network.
- i9 Lifestyle access, providing discounts and cashback at 400+ Australian retailers.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- Attractive childcare fee discounts
- Ongoing professional development, including paid first aid courses and renewals.
- Participation in company events such as annual functions, sports days, and competitions.
- Staff recognition and reward programs.
- Strong support from our experienced Operations and Management team.
- Work-life balance in a family-like environment
- Loyalty programs
- Networking opportunities across our branches.
- Complimentary uniform.

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

Pay: $30.20 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person