Room Leader

An exciting opportunity Room Leader position is now available with our client - a boutique early learning service tucked away in the quiet streets of Willoughby. You will join a service that has established itself for more than 20 years and achieved ACECQA recognition of exceeding status.

Benefits include
- Financial - enjoy a salary that is well above the award.
- Accessible and supportive Management - a family-run organisation with family-like values
- Work-life balance: would you rather work four long days? No problems All serious suggestions are welcome.
- Professional Development Ongoing training, learning and leadership opportunities.
- Job and economic security - having established ourselves for over 20 years, enjoy the security of permanent employment in these uncertain times.
- RDO's, staff childcare discounts are provided for permanent educators, and uniforms are provided.

Do you want to be part of a team where you are inspired to be the very best you can be? Do you want to belong to a nurturing childcare centre where your passion is encouraged, and your ideas, ownership and initiative are supported? Do you want to work in an environment where you can create high-quality care and educational programs with a child-centred approach?

If you answered yes to the above and are passionate about inspiring children, we would love you to join us.

The spacious indoor/outdoor play spaces have been architecturally designed to suit the needs of all children from the ages of 6 weeks to school age. This is a place where Educators take pride in delivering excellence in programming. You will be provided with professional development opportunities, a supportive Management team, and the opportunity to grow within our company.

About you
- A Diploma or higher qualification in Childrens Services as approved by ACECQA.
- Current approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
- Current Employment Working with Children Check.
- Experience in an early childhood setting.
- A sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.
- Prior experience and confidence in leading an age group setting and writing educational programs.
- Strong leadership skills and an ability to confidently guide and mentor your peers.
- Confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.
- The ability to implement stimulating programs and develop a curriculum based on the children's interests and the EYLF.
- The ability to observe and record children learning and contribute to their educational portfolios.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**The next steps**

3. We then arrange a time for you to come and visit the service where you can get a feel for who you will be working with & the warm, welcoming environment
- At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate early childhood educators, teachers and childcare staff with early years opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients range from boutique exceeding early learning centres, and long day cares to community-managed not-for-profits.

**Salary**: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Maternity leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatswood NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- relevant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location