Educational Leader

Free Range Kids Childcare are a small group of privately owned, well-resourced centres in the Lockyer valley. We cater for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer long daycare and outside school hours care in the local community.

At Free Range Kid, we have a child centred curriculum which focuses on children developing and learning through play-based experiences and thoughtful intentional teaching. Wea re currently looking for and experienced Educational leader to join our dedicated team.
- Diploma or Bachelor of early childhood or ACEQCA equivalent
- VIT and/or WWCC
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Previous experience as an Educational Leader desirable or a minimum 2 years in a leadership role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior knowledge, experience or training in Nature Play and/or Bush Kindy is desirable but not essential.

**About the role**:

- Execute and oversee educational programming tailored to meet the needs of all young learners under our care
- Provide comprehensive support to our educators in implementing these programs, ensuring alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) while fostering an environment conducive to child-led discovery
- Foster the professional growth of team members, empowering them to actively contribute to children's educational journeys with confidence
- Cultivate strong relationships with families and educators, facilitating open communication and collaboration
- Maintain meticulous adherence to EYLF and National Quality Standard (NQS) requirements, striving for excellence in all aspects of our educational practices

**The successful applicant will enjoy the following benefits**:

- Opportunities to negotiate flexible working arrangements*
- Paid ANNUAL training provided on site: Full First Aid (including CPR/Ana/Asthma), Child Protection Course, Fire/Food Safety & WHS provided
- Opportunities for growth and professional development within a fantastic family owned small business including PAID industry specific training opportunities tailored to individuals
- Paid uniforms upon employment AND ongoing annual uniform provisions
- Paid monthly staff meetings with meals
- Paid end of year company celebrations
- An established internal support structure including optimum support from a full time (non-contact) Service Director, Assistant Director
- An established realistic approach to documentation that reduces the load and stress for Educators whilst MEETING outcomes of the NQS
- Weekly onsite support and guidance from Senior Management including our companies full time Operations Manager and Quality Practice Consultant
- Opportunities for networking and transferable employment between sister services in prime locations, across three regions of southeast Queensland
- A small family-owned business culture of inclusion, equity and respect that extends from a hands-on Approved Provider, through to our centres and each of our staff

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person