AddressLittle Pioneers Early Learning Centre are seeking an outstanding Centre Director to lead the team in our newest service in Coffs Harbour.
This is a partly teaching, partly non-teaching role, Monday to Friday with a strong focus on managing the team of staff.
Position Objectives
Provide leadership and management to educators and staff regarding all aspects of the operation of the service in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
Liaise closely with and provide periodical reports to our Operations Manager and/ or Approved Provider regarding matters relating to the operation of the service
Support educators and staff with professional training and mentoring to effectively manage the service, whilst providing feedback regarding performance on a regular systematic basis
Manage and nurture relationships with families and the community
Qualifications Required
· Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or
· Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
· Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
· Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
· Valid Working with Children Check
· Accredited Child Protection Training
Essential Experience
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service
· Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff.
· Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
· Demonstrated knowledge of service’s requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system and ability to perform software application for compliance
· Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and/or My Time Our Place Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services
· National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018)
Knowledge and Compliance of:
· Service Policies and Procedures
· Education and Care Services National Law (2010)
· Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011)
· National Quality Standard (NQS)
· Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)/My Time Our Place (MTOP)
· ECA Code of Ethics
· Work Health and Safety Act 2009
· Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) (2014)
· Fair Work Act
· Family Assistance Law
· Child Protection legislation
