AddressChildcare Centre Group Leader (Lara VIC)
Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd is an education group providing childcare services with a blend of Finnish and Australian early childhood education concepts. Finnish Early Childhood Education (Lara) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd, has developed HEI Schools Lara Early Learning Centre located in Lara VIC. We are now looking for a Childcare Centre Group Leader (Level 4.3 of Children’s Services Award 2010) to provide care and supervision to children in this centre.
This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Lara with the following requirements. The salary is $65,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all teaching necessities, such as teaching materials, tools, fun games and toys, for educational and recreational activities to support education programs and activities for children.
- Participate in all activities with the children, including teaching, reading and playing, and develop close relationships with them.
- Execute designated activities with the children and make sure they are safe and engaged, especially during games, activities and exercises.
- Supervise, monitor and nurture the manner and behaviour of children, including guiding their social development.
- Supervise the hygiene of children.
- Demonstrate and provide guidance to develop a sense of social norms for children.
- Ensure daily routine is implemented in accordance with learning and course plans, including supervising the daily routine of the children.
- Create programs to teach Chinese characters and language to children.
- Communicate with children in English and Chinese.
- Ensure the room environment is clean.
- Ensure the centre's operation complies with the National Quality Framework across all related areas.
What we offer:
- Paid birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
Position criteria
- Minimum 5 years of overall experience working in Childcare Centres in the role of educator in which 3 years in the position of Group Leader are required.
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face-to-face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication styles depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within the time frame given and carry out administrative duties within a portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- Language skills: fluent in Chinese and able to communicate effectively, both written and oral, will be highly regarded.
- Specific knowledge and skills: Experience in utilising painting, music and artworks for children will be highly regarded.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent or higher
- Approved First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certification
- Working with Children Check
Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd and Finnish Early Childhood Education (Lara) Pty Ltd are child-safe organizations committed to ensuring the well-being of children and protecting them from harm. All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working With Children Check. We have zero tolerance toward child abuse and abide by Child Safety Standards in our practices.
Have you ever experienced the difference in working for a once-in-a-lifetime concept service? Are you ready for a change and to take your early childhood career to the next level? If you believe the future can be better by embracing new ideas, our team is waiting for you. Join our dynamic team at HEI Schools Lara and come and make history with us. Please send us your resume for our consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
