Off The Floor Educational Leader- Full Time Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become the full-time off the floor Educational Leader for our Nursery and Preschool Campus. Our organisation has been sucessfully operating for over 27 years and has 3 Early Childhood Centres located in the heart of Balmain.

The Educational Leader will oversee the programming and planning for the Nursery and Preschool Campuses, to ensure they are working towards an exceeding rating for QA1. This is a full-time off-the-floor role.

Duties include;
- Support and oversee all Educators to plan and implement child-centred, high-quality educational programs based on children’s strengths and interests.
- Ensure the learning and development occurring is clearly documented and aligns with the EYLF, NQF, and National Regulations.
- Drive the team to achieve and maintain a level of "exceeding" according to NQF.
- Work with the Centre Director, 2IC and Upper Management on the Quality Improvement Plan / Self-Assessment and delivery of the quality throughout the centre in Quality Areas 1, 3, 5 & 7.
- Ensure the quality of observations are maintained and delivered for every child.
- Inspire and challenge daily thinking surrounding early childhood development, learning and the theory related to and behind it.
- Lead, support and mentor our team of motivated educators within our service.
- Interact with children and families in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner building strong, positive relationships.
- Work cohesively with other team members using consultative, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Foster a culture of reflective practice, which leads to the continued development and improvement of the service.
- Use Effective time management skills.
- Actively contribute to ensuring the service achieves its ongoing goals and KPIs.
- Working with management and ensuring that the service is running according to all regulatory requirements.
- Work with the Centre Director to help develop professional development courses for all staff based on your observations and mentoring.

Applicants must have;
- Approved Early Childhood Qualification (minimum Diploma level),
- Experience as an Educational Leader or Nominated Supervisor,
- Current approved First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualification,
- Successful completion of relevant Child Protection training,
- Current Working With Children Check,
- Experience using online portfolio systems, preferably OWNA however not required
- Safe Food Handling
- Excellent communication skills.

**We offer**:

- Dedicated time for professional development paid by the service to support your professional growth & journey as an Educational Leader
- Two extra ‘wellbeing days’ on top of your other entitlements per year
- 6 weeks annual leave
- A service that values connections and relationships with children, families and the whole team
- A workplace culture that values each individual but most of all - fun and laughing
- 50% discount for service fees if you have a child that can attend our services
- Regular “Free Coffee Days & Lunch" at local cafes for all employees

Salary can be negotiable based on your qualifications and previous experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Rotating roster

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Educational Leader: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person