Assistant Centre Manager

**We need an Assistant Centre Manager with a difference, who wants to make a difference**

Tired of the Monday to Friday blurgghhh? Too much paperwork? Too much pressure? Not enough playtime? Let us show you a centre with a difference.

Compass aspires to be a place of wonder where we can explore and experiment through play to discover our very own identities and make sense of the natural world. Our aim is to redefine the village and create a tribe of people working together for the best interest of our children and families.

Our curriculum is child centred and totally awesome. And most importantly.we know how to PLAY

Interested?? Follow your guide to Compass and come check us out, we would LOVE to meet you
- Full Time
- Diploma in ECEC or ACECQA approved equivalent
- Experience working in early childhood education, including previous assistant leadership or management roles.
- Current Working With Children Check clearance.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability and willingness to stay up to date with changes within the Early Years and to continue to learn and develop your skills.
- The Assistant Centre Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of the centre’s operations and provide leadership to ensure the provision of high-quality education and care in line with the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework._

To do this, the Assistant Centre Manager will be responsible for:

- Build and develop a leadership team within the centre to develop, deliver and monitor quality curriculum consistent with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Provide inspirational and professional leadership to build a culture of staff engagement and teamwork
- Engaging in ongoing critical reflection to deepen personal learning and offer guidance to team members.
- Assisting educators on the floor to maintain appropriate ratios, steering practices, and providing mentorship.
- Establishing connections with children and families within the centre.
- Maintain effective communication channels with leadership, staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate the childcare centre by allocating tasks appropriately across the team to ensure that the centre operates effectively and efficiently, including staff rostering within legislative and budgetary requirements.
- Maintain current professional knowledge and awareness of contemporary Early Childhood Education and Care practice, awareness of current trends and evidence-based practices to ensure quality service delivery
- Overseeing the operation and management of daily activities within the centre.
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program that meets the needs of each child holistic development.

Pay: $73,150.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Merriwa, WA 6030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in early childhood education: 2 years (required)

**Location**:

- Merriwa, WA 6030 (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/10/2024