Assistant Director

Introduction:

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Educator ready to step into a supportive leadership role?

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Director to work alongside the Centre Director at Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre, helping lead our passionate team and providing high-quality care and education for children and families.

Description:

About the Role

As Assistant Director, you will support the Centre Director in managing the daily operations of the Centre, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and fostering a positive, nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with leadership and guidance of educators to deliver engaging programs.

Supporting the Centre Director with compliance, administration, and operational tasks.

Building strong and respectful relationships with children, families, and staff.

Stepping into the Centre Director role when required.

Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and quality care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.

Previous experience in a leadership or 2IC role within Early Childhood.

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and support a team.

A passion for creating safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments.

CRCS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, we require all employees to undergo relevant screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks and National Police Checks.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program services
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay)
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability.

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

To apply:

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us why you are the most ideal candidate for this role. We would love to hear from you

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Whitworth at

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