Education Coordinator

Join us on our journey to create a genuine impact for the community and beyond.

**3Bridges Benefits**
- Salary packaging & novated leasing
- Workforce wellbeing support provider
- Career development & progression support
- Employee referral and milestone reward programs
- Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
- Discounted OSHC services and gym memberships

**About 3Bridges**

We strive to give back - together.

3Bridges Community is a Registered Charity and a Not-for-Profit organisation with over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities, and empowering individuals to live their best life, regardless of age, location, disability, or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provide 3Bridges with unique opportunities to connect with the community, in a meaningful and substantial way.

**About The Role**

The Education Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our education services, working collaboratively with a dedicated curriculum development team to create a nurturing and educational environment for children. The Education Coordinator plays a pivotal and multifaceted role within our education services, contributing significantly to school-aged children's overall well-being and development. This position entails working collaboratively with a passionate and dedicated team to establish an environment that ensures children's safety and fosters their growth, curiosity, and educational progress.
- Actively participate in meetings and discussions with the Curriculum Development Team.
- Share insights and suggestions for curriculum improvement based on observations and feedback from program staff.
- Facilitate open communication channels between program staff and the Curriculum Development Team to ensure alignment and shared goals.
- Regularly solicit feedback from program staff and children regarding the effectiveness of curriculum activities.
- Collaborate with the Curriculum Development Team to analyse this feedback and make necessary adjustments.
- Stay updated on research and trends in early childhood education to inform curriculum development decisions.
- Review the curriculum alongside the Curriculum Development Team to ensure it aligns with the National Quality Standards for OSHC.
- Conduct periodic assessments to identify areas where the curriculum can exceed quality benchmarks.
- Assist in documenting evidence of compliance with quality standards for accreditation purposes.
- Support staff in planning and organizing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
- Foster a collaborative environment where program staff can share insights and challenges related to curriculum delivery.
- Act as the Responsible Person.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide leadership to program staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Prioritise the safety and security of all children in the OSHC program, implementing and maintaining safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management strategies.
- Efficiently manage program resources, including materials, supplies, and equipment, to support educational and recreational activities delivery.

**About You**
- Diploma Primary Teaching, Bachelor of Early Childhood, Diploma or Certificate IV Children’s Services, OSHC, Recreation.
- Desirable to have at least 5 years of leadership experience within an education or teaching setting.
- Experience in promoting inclusivity and diversity within educational settings and the ability to celebrate and respect cultural differences among children.
- Transparency: The desire to be sincere, open, and accountable, establishing trust and building stronger relationships with colleagues, clients and the community
- Responsiveness: The ability to react in a timely manner, displaying a willingness to fulfill a need or provide the required information. Showing you understand and acknowledge the needs of others, which builds goodwill and cultivate trust
- Empowerment: Our communications, actions and decisions enabling our colleagues, clients and community to confidently take initiative and make choices
- Initiative: The willingness to take a proactive approach, originate new ideas or take action without being prompted or encouraged by others.
- Consistency: The ability to display a reliable pattern of actions and behaviours in all circumstances. Fostering dependability, trustworthiness and excellence
- Critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas.
- Understanding of child protection mandatory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to OSHC.

**What it means to work at 3Bridges?**

Our culture has been formed with a community spirit and passion to give back. 3Bridges Community aims to inspire and encourage our people to be the best they can be, through ongoing training, career opportunities and success as a valued team member.

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