Assistant Centre Manager

_**Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare **_

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families? At Buttercups Childcare, we’re not just an independent childcare and early learning service provider - we’re a team of passionate educators dedicated to shaping brighter futures. Founded and managed in West Australia, with a commitment to providing exceptional care, we offer the perfect environment to grow your career whilst making a difference every day. 

**Why choose Buttercups?**
- **Competitive salary** to reward your hard work. 
- **Up to 95% staff discount** on childcare fees - because we believe in supporting our team. 
- **Mentorship & Support** from highly engaged managers to help you succeed. 
- **Ongoing professional development** to fuel your growth. 
- **Team building and staff development events** that make work feel like fun 
- **Be part of something special**: Contribute to a fast-growing, dynamic company. 
- **Comprehensive induction** to immerse you in the Buttercups culture. 

**Celebrating our educators with the Worker Retention Payment **

From the day you start you will receive Buttercups **above award wages** and the **WRP 10%**. This payment is a well-earned acknowledgment of the passion, skill, and commitment of our incredible educators.  

**Your next big opportunity: Assistant Centre Manager for our Champion Lakes centre** 

We are seeking an experienced Educator/Room Leader ready to take the next step in their career and join our established centre in **Champion Lakes**. 

**In this role, you will be: **
- Collaborating with the Centre Manager to manage the daily operations and administrative tasks of the Centre. 
- Taking responsibility as the Educational Leader for the development, implementation, and ongoing reflection of a high-quality program that aligns with our Service’s values and philosophy. 
- Inspiring, mentoring, and guiding educators to ensure best practices and continuous professional development. 
- Fostering a positive and empowering workplace culture that prioritizes exceptional care and educational outcomes. 
- Supporting the team in programming and practice, working off the floor to provide guidance and assistance. 
- Working within a Community of Practice alongside other Buttercups educational leaders to create and drive a curriculum that nurtures a love of learning in children. 
- Overseeing the presentation of each room and outdoor environment, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming space that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for both children and families. 

**What you bring to the table**:

- A **Bachelor of Education** or **Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care** or ACECQA approved equivalent. 
- **Room Leader experience is essential,** with **Educational Leadership experience** highly preferred.  
- A deep understanding of the **Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards,**and **Education and Care Regulations**. 
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities. 
- Ability to **establish and nurture positive relationships** with staff, children and families. 
- Solid computer skills. 
- Knowledge of **CCS compliance** and proficiency navigating CCS software. Experience with **Xplor and OWNA** is highly regarded.  
- A current **First Aid certificate**, **WWCC**, and **Police Clearance** (or the ability to obtain at onboarding).  

**Ready to take the next step in your career?** 

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person