Assistant Director I 2ic

Paying $75,000 - $95,000 plus super
- Full time - Flexible working - 4 or 5 days
- Early Learning Placements is a boutique recruitment specialist whose sole focus is the recruitment of professional staff for the early childhood sector on a casual, contract and permanent basis._

**Manly (Northern Beaches)**

**_We are seeking an assistant director for an EXCEEDING 70 place centre located in the Northern Beaches area of Manly which caters for children from the ages of 0 - 6 years old._**

Our cottage-style centre is located near Manly. We are next to a large public car park with plenty of parking so families can be sure of a smooth drop off and pick up when they visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with bus stops that connect to the wider area in both directions.

We love to connect with our local community through excursions and community activities that feed into the children’s interests and learning.

**Crows Nest (Lower North Shore)**

**This EXCEEDING child care centre is in the lower North Shore suburbs of Sydney in Crows Nest where children are cared for in a home-like environment from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm.**

The centre is owned and operated by two Early Childhood teachers who work closely to inspire and lead educators in providing a high-quality curriculum, and a secure and stimulating environment for children and families.

Our service was one of the first in Australia to be assessed under the National Quality Framework as “Exceeding the National Quality Standard” across all seven quality areas. We maintain this “Exceeding” rating through reflection on our daily practice and continual improvement planning

The outdoor space is richly resourced with open-ended and natural materials where children are encouraged to experience all of the elements and broad learning opportunities that the outdoors provide. We regularly venture outside of the service on bush walks, and to engage with the local community.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
Working across all rooms when needed as a responsible person (2IC) to the director in accordance with the requirements of Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care.

**Duties also include**:

- To ensure children's wellbeing, learning needs and interests are addressed through a high quality education
- Meet and Greet families, children and visitors at the service
- Rostering, administration and enrolments
- Manage incoming/outgoing phone enquiries
- Assist the service manager with conducting tours
- Assist the service manager with interviews, phone screening, references and finalising new starters
- Manage family accounts
- Compliance documents within the service
- Assist on the floor when required
- Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders

**Essential**:

- Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education; (NEW Grads ECT or WT ECT accepted)
- Current Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership role in a childcare centre
- As a 2IC the ability to plan, implement and evaluate early childhood programs as required by the EYLF;
- Sound understanding of National Education and Care Services
- Regulation;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Working with Children Check number

**Staff Benefits**
- 50 % discount child care fees are available for long day care, before and after school and vacation care services;
- Ongoing professional training and development;
- Good working conditions and environment;
- Work full time and choose own shift pattern between 7am - 6pm
- Paying $75,000 - $95,000 plus super based on qualifications and experience.

**or contact Chris on 0414 300 581