Childcare Centre Manager | Small 40 Place Wa Owed And Operated

Starbright Early Learning is a small 40 place WA Family owned and operated early learning childcare located in Booragoon, Perth (SOR)

We are looking for a Full-Time Centre Manager (Diploma Qualified) to work for a family-owned company who are genuinely passionate about offering high quality Childcare and Education to work in a family friendly environment where;

• The priority for our Educators is to spend valuable time engaging with all children.
• Realistic documentation expectations. (educators are not expected to send photos daily or communicate with families using software technology)
• Supportive management with a hands on attitude.
• Consistency of permanent employed Educators (no on call relief agency workers)
• Give lots of personalised support, love and attention to all children.
• Responsible and able to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Strong positive relationships with our children & families.
• Thrive and work together in a fun, positive and happy family team environment.
• Sound Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and professional development.
• Willingness to learn and inspire others to continue on their learning journey.
• Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.

About your role:

• To create and maintain a welcoming and inspiring environment for our children and families, whilst mentoring, and guiding a team of Educator.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the service in all areas of administration (training provided), curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and team leadership and management of staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of National Law, National Regulations, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.
• Lead and mentor educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.
• Mentor and support staff and promote their professional development.
• Work in partnership with parents and families to provide appropriate education and care for children.
• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times and supervise staff members to ensure they have the skills needed to effectively care for children.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children.
• Ensuring policies and procedures are available, implemented, evaluated, and reviewed in conjunction with all team members on a regular basis.
• Striving for continuous improvement through an effective self-assessment and quality improvement process.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience as a Manager, 2IC, or Nominated Supervisor in an Early Childhood service or Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role - experience preferred however not required.
• Applicants must hold an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Degree or Diploma in Children's Services.
• Understanding of the application of early education best practice and regulation including the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) including National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Passion for early childhood education.
• Current Working with Children Check & First Aid.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bright, friendly, dedicated, and energetic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service’s requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system (preferred not essential).
• Ability to lead and develop teams and to work alongside the Director.
• Highly developed time management skills with the ability to be organised and to multi-task.

Many of our Educators have been part of the Starbright Family for over 8 years and we believe that our Educators are an outstanding team and we pride ourselves not only the quality of the staff that we choose for our Starbright team, but also the way that we look after each other to ensure our work is continually of the highest standards of care.

Starbright is proud to be awarded KindiCare’s Excellence Award State Winner 2022 that go above and beyond to provide high quality care and education and rated “Exceeding” National Quality Standard in all 7 Quality Areas ~ Focusing on building strong relationships and Reggio inspired play based learning and Education

Reggio Philosophy Inspiration;

We have embraced this concept because Reggio Emilia philosophy engages the minds of young children through providing an attractive, child focused, creative and welcoming environment.

If this sounds like the work environment you’re looking for and you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Free food
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating roster
• Shift work

Work Location: One location