Campus Manager, Early Childhood Teacher

Smartland Early Learning Coffs Harbour is a state-of-the-art centre offering the highest quality care and education for children and families.

We pride ourselves on our premium indoor and outdoor learning environments, innovative curriculum and unique extra-curricular activities. Join an award-winning team to provide the very best in Education and Care.

Role Requirements

The opportunity has become available for a Campus Manager, ECT & Diploma Educators to join our team.

The successful Campus Manager candidate will need:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• a current and valid Working with Children Check
• a current first aid CPR and emergency asthma and anaphylaxis training.
• extensive knowledge of regulation/legislation, plus Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) is essential
• the ability to stay calm and considered in the face of anything
• strong team leadership abilities with experience leading, inspiring and developing a team of professional educators
• experience in large license centres
• proven successful track record for financial KPI's
• commitment to quality, leadership, sustainability and growth

The successful ECT & Diploma Educators candidates will need:

• a minimum Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent (for ECT position)
• a minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education (for Educators)
• a current and valid Working with Children Check
• a current first aid CPR and emergency asthma and anaphylaxis training
• experience with the NQF, NQS & EYLF

Key Role Responsibilities - Campus Manager

• Put children and parents first taking the time to greet everyone and ensure they have the best possible experience via high-quality tours and orientations
• Recruit, motivate and inspire a team of passionate educators to best practice
• Oversee and guide the highest quality of classroom curriculum and pedagogical documentation
• Ensure immaculate Centre presentation within the internal and external play spaces
• Understand and interpret the relevant industry regulations and legislation, including the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework/My Time our Place
• Build and engage with local communities, creating strong ties and relationships with the community and surrounding networks

Key Role Responsibilities - ECT & Educators

• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in professional and personal development.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the vision, mission and values.

Our service supports the Statement of Shared Commitment

• Every Interaction counts.
• Every child in our service has the right to feel safe culturally, emotionally and physically.
• We recognise the critical role of early childhood educators, including teachers, in creating inclusive, culturally safe and nurturing environments filled with positive interactions that support children's social and emotional development, stimulate learning, and allow children a sense of belonging.
• Please only apply if you share this commitment to ensure that every child attending our service feels safe, secure and self-confident.

What's in it for you?

In return for your commitment to our ECEC community we will offer you;

• Above award rates for the right candidate
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing career support
• Fully funded professional development support
• Up to 90% discount on childcare gap fee
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Program
• A generous resource and equipment budget with IT equipment in your studio.