Childcare 2ic

82-place centre - comprised of 4 classrooms
- Supportive Management team | Extensive Montessori training provided
- On site parking available | weekly occupancy bonus

**The**
**Role**
Montessori Academy is seeking an experienced and qualified Early Childhood Educator to work as an active team member in providing high quality education and care. This is a great opportunity for early childhood professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and take Montessori Academy's already outstanding educational program to the next level.

As a 2IC, you are responsible for the guidance, support and general supervision of children, staff, and volunteers in absence of the Nominated Supervisor of the service. You are expected to facilitate and support the Nominated Supervisor in leading a team of Educators to ensure they are working in accordance with the service philosophy, policy, and procedures, and as per the National Quality Standards (NQS), to provide high quality education and care for all enrolled children.

**Essential criteria**
- Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
- Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
- Commitment to the holistic development of their classroom

**What we offer**
- Fantastic training and development programs (ECT sponsorship, face-to-face training with Australian Montessori College, flexible online in-house Montessori training)
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Programming time
- 50% discount on childcare fees
- Access to generous discounts via our rewards and recognition platform
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous budgets for resources
- Supportive Management Team with a flat organizational structure

Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you