Assistant Director

1 day ago

Carrum Downs, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Support from 'Off the floor' Director & Educational Leader
- Above Award Salary | Benefits | Reggio Emilia Inspired
- Ongoing weekly support from our Operations Team

**About Explorers**:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated company with Early Learning Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful learning spaces are designed to stimulate children’s creativity, imagination and sense of belonging.

Our philosophy is guided by the Reggio Emilia approach. At Explorers, our purpose is to nurture children's curiosity and exploration of the world. We believe children explore and grow in different ways, and our curriculum is structured to encourage children to embrace their unique sense of learning.

**Our Frankston North Centre**:
Our brand-new Explorers Frankston North Centre is situated on Ballarto Road, which is just a short drive from Seaford beach. Explorers Frankston North is a multi-story, purpose-built Centre with eight rooms, on-site parking, outdoor spaces and public transport nearby (as well as shops and restaurants).

**How can you support us**:
To be successful in leadership roles at Explorers Early Learning, we would like to see experience in leading and managing teams. Along with the daily running of the centre we are looking for someone who can build relationships with the families, children, educators and the wider community

We value our educators and want to help them grow in their career to develop within Explorers. This is a full-time position where you need to be flexible to work both ends of the day so you can build those relationships with the families and the teams.

This is a full-time position where you need to be flexible to work both ends of the day so you can build those relationships with the families and the teams.

The role will also include mentoring, supporting and celebrating the success of your team. In turn, you will have the support of our operations managers and will attend monthly meetings and workshops.

**We offer wonderful benefits**:

- Childcare Discounts
- Onsite Parking
- Feel valued and have the weekly support offered to you from our wonderful Operations Team
- Staff evenings
- Annual Awards Nights
- Support from 'Off the floor' Director & Educational Leader

**Key requirements**:

- A Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience in early childhood, preferably long day care
- Minimum 2 years in a management role
- A sound understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Working with children check
- Working rights in Australia
- Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity._
- We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse._

We nurture our employee’s careers We are passionate about building our people’s skills and experience and support the progression of our employee’s careers within our organisation.

We look forward to hearing from you
- _Terms and Conditions Apply_

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