Assistant Director

Crystal Waters Child Care Centre | Thornlands QLD 4164

About Us
We place a strong emphasis on children’s rights and believe that children are capable and confident learners. We believe in developing a ‘home away from home’ for the children in our care and we are striving to be the centre of choice for families in the local area. Our interactions and relationships are positive, respectful and genuine. 

We foster the professional growth of our team and our educators share and promote our vision for high quality education and care. All roles are supported by an experienced management team with a genuine interest in early childhood education and delivery of quality care and education.

The Role
We are currently seeking an Assistant Directorto join our team. This role is for an experienced educator who would like to take the next step in their career; we are offering genuine growth opportunities.

The role will include set days managing the office-based and leadership tasks while the Centre Director supports our team with the Educational Leader aspect of her role. 

The Centre Director will work 4 days per week. Therefore the Assistant Director can expect to spend 2-3 days in an office based role and the remainder of the week providing guidance and support in the rooms working within ratio.

While the 2-3 days are ‘non-contact’ / office based please note there will be times when the Assistant Director may need to work in a contact role within ratio.

The successful candidate must be able to work 5 days per week and have flexibility with all shifts within our operating hours (in fairness with the rest of the team) to support the team and have a thorough understanding of the centre's operations. Hours of work are to be discussed during the interview process. 

We require a Diploma qualification for this position and 3+ years experience in a Lead Educator or similar role. 

Remuneration, benefits and hours of work will be discussed during the interview process.

Please note that there will be an initial Teams interview for stage one of interviewing, followed by a face-to-face interview at the centre at a mutually convenient time. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Able to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment
• Able to form genuine relationships with children, parents and team members
• Fantastic communication skills and the ability to work as a team
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Good working knowledge of the EYLF & NQS/NQF
• Previous experience in an early childhood setting
• Able to plan and implement a quality early learning program
• Ability to document children’s individual learning
• Able to critically reflect and strive for continuous improvement

  Essential Criteria

• ACECQA approved qualification or equivalent
• Current Blue Card
• ACECQA approved First Aid & CPR qualification or willing to obtain
• Child Protection Certificate or willing to obtain
• Food Handling Certificate or willing to obtain
• Able to bring enthusiasm, flexibility, professionalism, motivation and reliability to the role.

  What are the next steps?
  If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please submit your application through the SEEK website along with the following:
   

• A cover letter outlining the role you are applying for and your suitability
• Resume detailing your qualifications, experience and abilities
• Contact details for two professional referees – including your previous or current manager/supervisor