Assistant Director

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Private Advertiser Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Assistant Centre Director/ 2IC - Full time position available at our wonderful early learning centre

Role

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Centre Director to lead and manage all aspects of operation of the centre, in line with regulations and organisational policies and procedures. The Assistant Director will act as the Responsible Person in the absence of the Centre Director. They will be responsible for leading the service to provide high quality early childhood education and care in line with the centre philosophy.  This role will ensure that staff within the service provide education and care in line with the approved frameworks, the National Quality Standards and the Child Safe Standards.  This role will be responsible for delivering key organisational and pedagogical priorities within a local context to develop comprehensive educational practices across the service.

Key responsibilities
  • Guides and monitors a standard of educational programs that uphold all elements of the Early Years Learning Framework, Child Safe Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards
  • Supports the Centre Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, including staffing, child enrolment, budgeting and expenditure, compliance, stakeholder management and centre related communications.
  • Supports the Centre Director with all aspects of centre staffing including recruitment, induction, rostering, performance, training, professional learning, safety and wellbeing and promoting a positive team culture that values diversity and innovation. Engages with staff on all aspects of operations, fostering a collaborative centre dynamic that encourages communication and shared problem-solving.
  • Coaches and mentors across the centre to promote a strong culture of ongoing learning and continuous improvement through reflective practices and continuous cycle of feedback and self-evaluation
  • Actively contributes to the centre's quality improvement process
  • Builds respectful relationships with families, staff and relevant community partners
  • Coordinates an environment where children can flourish and thrive, informed by contemporary research evidence and practices
  • Communicates with staff, families, children and stakeholders ensuring that all children feel safe and valued within supportive learning environments
  • Ensures all legislative requirements, policies and procedures are met
Requirements
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher
  • Valid Working with Vulnerable People Card
  • First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications
  • Approved Child Protection Training
Why Join Us?
  • Above Award Rates*
  • Generous Childcare Discounts
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ECEC Retention Grant
  • A Supportive Management Team
  • A fantastic team culture
  • Dedicated focus on professional development and training
  • Other excellent Employee Benefits inclusive of wellness days, referral bonuses and the list goes on

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