Team Leader

Full Time
- Canberra

**Team Leader - Watson Early Childhood Education & Care**

Are you ready for the opportunity of a lifetime? Watson Early Childhood Education & Care, a brand-new purpose-built 60-place centre, is seeking inspirational Team Leaders to establish and create a lasting legacy. With a philosophy centred on a play-based curriculum, this is your chance to nurture the team you need to bring the room's vision to life.

**What we're looking for**:

- **Qualifications and Experience**:

- ACECQA-approved qualifications (e.g Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)).
- **Essential Certifications**:

- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card or willingness to obtain.
- First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications or willingness to obtain.
- Full-Time Working Rights
- **Knowledge and Skills**:

- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Ability to inspire and mentor educators to achieve best practices.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with children, families, and the wider community.
- Relevant work experience in a similar role
- Collaborate and provide inclusion support and care for our diverse workforce and clients.
- Understanding of programming and development techniques for preschool children

**What we offer you**:

- Permanent full-time position - 76 hours/fortnight
- Annual salary from $33.60- $34.62 per hour (Children Services Award) dependent on qualification and experience
- A unique chance to establish and shape a new early childhood education service.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.
- Excellent salary packaging, providing up to $18,550 of your gross pay tax-free for eligible expenses.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including face-to-face training, an online learning management system, and access to our Emerging Leaders Program.
- Structured performance and development check-ins to support your growth.
- Above award leave benefits to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Free undercover onsite parking.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**About the role**: As a Team Leader of Watson Early Childhood Education & Care, you will:

- Have the exciting responsibility of leading and mentoring a brand-new team.
- Establish and champion a play-based curriculum that aligns with the centre's vision and philosophy.
- Foster strong connections with families and the local community to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Ensure the centre complies with the National Quality Standards and delivers high-quality care and education.
- Prepare, deliver and lead a developmentally appropriate learning program that contributes to each child's interest and emotional, social wellbeing.
- Build and engage in professional and respectful communication with families, children and educators.
- Maintain records for the purpose of program planning and developmental assessments of the children's learning.
- Be confident and articulate in early childhood pedagogy and practice.

**Why join us?** At Community Services #1, we are committed to creating enriching environments where children thrive. You'll be part of a progressive organisation that values its people and is committed to fostering excellence in early childhood education.

To get more information about recruitment process, please contact Jolly Shakya on 61264717.

**Community Services #1** is an inclusive employer that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals of all nationalities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, and ethnicities to apply.
- We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, paying respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their culture, and Elders past, present, and emerging.