Assistant Director/Educational Leader

Description

Day One ELC operates on the southside of Brisbane. We provide a safe, caring and educational environment for children in our community from 6 weeks to school age.

We are seeking a highly motivated and very experienced Assistant Director/Educational Leader to join the team and support the Director in all aspects of managing a high-performing centre. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a talented and experienced Assistant Director who is keen to make a meaningful contribution and enjoys working with a team who really care about children.

The position’s key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a high-quality education program with a focus on purposeful observation of each individual child’s learning journey
• Assist the Director in the operation of the centre and in the temporary absence of the Director, act as the responsible person in day-to-day charge and manage the daily operations of the centre
• Operations includes all aspects of compliance, managing the team, using Xplor to manage bookings and parent accounts, parent meetings, department liaison
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and learning needs and interests of the children are met and addressed through a high-quality early education program
• Establish and maintain trusting and honest relationships with children, families and other external stakeholders
• Be a role model for all educators
• Openly communicate with colleagues and report any challenges to the Director.
• Implement the centre’s policies and procedures to a high standard at all times.

The successful applicant will bring to the role:

• An ACECQA approved Diploma level qualification or Higher – required
• Previous experience in the Assistant Director role
• Working knowledge of the Early Year’s Learning Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and National Quality Framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and intermediate skills in the suite of Microsoft Office applications, Xplor and HR systems.
• Current valid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
• Ability to act as the responsible person, in day-to-day care of the centre in the Director’s absence

To discover all the benefits of working at Day One ELC, click here: ************************************************************** Day One Early Learning Centres you will find a team of exceptional educators, passionate about creating a lifelong love of learning from Day One! Our team are handpicked based on their experience and qualifications to deliver early childhood education and care that will nurture every child’s unique potential and support the development of skills for the 21st century. Our centres provide every family with exceptional care and education for their children in a safe, creative and fun environment. Find out more at: *************.au