Childcare Educational Leader

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Educational Leader to lead the pedagogy and curriculum Journey Early Learning | Bacchus Marsh 

Position is for  Maternity Cover from 1 August 2024 to 28 February 2025, Monday to Friday 38 hours per week

Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.

• Trust & Belief
• Support & Wellbeing
• Growth & Development
• Passion & Possibilities

What we offer:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

What’s the role?

The Educational Leader has an influential role in promoting positive outcomes for children and families. Effective Educational Leadership builds the capacity of educators by inspiring, motivating, affirming, challenging, and extending their practice and pedagogy. This joint endeavour involves inquiry and reflection and supports ongoing learning and professional development.

We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
• Bringing the Journey Standards to life while ensuring all team members understand and are following these.
• Develop and monitor individual and group coaching plans.
• Monitor and approve centre Storypark posts
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the centres Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Role modelling, driving, supporting, and reflecting on agreed practice
• Engaging with families and the community
• Conducting and supporting professional conversations
• Being an active member of the Centre Leadership Team
• Guiding and participating in the Lead Educator meetings.

Who are you?

You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector with a strong understanding of compliance, team leadership and demonstrating exceeding levels of practice.

Key skills and requirements:

• ACECQA Approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education) or, working towards
• Current Working with Children Check
• A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for all children and their families
• A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/ 

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.