Early Education Program Lead

Be a part of an inspiring community spanning across all our early learning centres. Work together with our
**dynamic team to leave a lasting impact **on parents, students and the wider world. Join our team if you want to engage both the hearts and minds of children.

We cultivate a
**people-focused culture for our diverse team**. Our company culture is vibrant and led by values. We know that when our people thrive, our business does too. As such, we want every one of our team members to feel fulfilled and valued while being motivated with passion, perseverance, integrity, agility and innovation. We know that when
**our people thrive, so does our business**.

Have you considered starting an exciting and rewarding career in early education? Are you interested in playing a significant role in the evolution of education?

Shichida has a long and established history as a global leader in whole-brain education. Here at Shichida Australia, we strive to revolutionise the Australian educational landscape by providing a supportive, loving and accepting environment where children are inspired to develop their innate abilities.
- You love to contribute and **make a difference** to the children's learning journey and future generations.
- You are reliable.
- You have a growth mindset.
- You get excited with problem-solving and learning new things.
- You are eager to be part of a growing organisation.
- You want a full-time job and are committed.

**ABOUT SHICHIDA**

Shichida Australia uses a world-renowned teaching method backed by more than 60 years of evolving research into early childhood brain development. Our well-balanced program stimulates the development of the entire brain, with a strong emphasis on developing empathy, resilience, critical thinking and imagination. We aim to help young children learn, inspire them to think about their role in the world and provide them with the tools and abilities to thrive. Shichida is an education for life and it sees itself as a partner with parents to provide the love, support and skills necessary to help each child achieve their potential.

**EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY**:
As a program instructor, you are required to work collaboratively with the team, parents and students to provide high-quality early learning education. If you want to progress your career in a growing organisation, Shichida Australia has many growth opportunities.

**YOUR ROLE**:

- Deliver 4 Shichida classes per day to children from 0 - 6 years old
- Lead children and their parents through a range of fun and exciting games and activities
- Provide positive experiences to support children’s learning
- Liaise with families to provide support to children’s learning journey
- Prepare materials for class use
- Talk to current and prospective parents on the phone, or in person about the program
- Provide excellent customer experience, support and guidance to parents
- Support general office administration as and when required
- Hours during school term: 4 weekdays (8:30 am - 5:30 pm) and Saturday morning (8:30 am - 1 pm)
- Hours during school holidays: 5 weekdays (8:30 am - 5 pm)
- Location for this offer: Glen Waverley campus
- We currently have an opening at all our campuses in Melbourne, VIC

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**

**TO BE SUCCESSFUL, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR ROLE WILL REQUIRE**:

- Demonstrated initiative and drive to contribute to a growing company
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills, with an ability to manage, lead and motivate parents and peers
- An understanding and appreciation of the importance of the early education system
- Proven behavioural management skills
- Impressive work ethics

**REQUIREMENTS**
- No restriction on working rights: Australian citizen or permanent resident only
- Bachelor Degree
- Prior experience working with children
- Covid19 Fully Vaccinated (including booster shot)
- Valid Working with Children Check upon appointment

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants for this role must submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.