Ect Preschool Coordinator/ Educational Leader

Mackinnon Parade Children's Centre is based in the heart of North Adelaide, surrounded by picturesque parklands, with views of the Adelaide Zoo. Due to growth within the service, we are currently seeking a self-motivated and passionate ECT Preschool Coordinator/ Educational Leader.

• 10% above award wage
• 6 weeks paid leave (inclusive 2 weeks paid leave over our centre Christmas closure).
• Access to a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees for your own child/ren.
• 8 hours off the floor programming/ planning weekly.
• High staff-child ratios
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Regular leadership meetings
• Flexible shifts, full time and part time will be considered.

About this role:

• Lead, develop and implement effective educational programs in the Preschool rooms.
• Lead and inspire a team of educators within the Preschool rooms.
• ensure children's learning and development are guided by the outcomes of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). 
• collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance.
• Support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practice.
• coach, mentor and inspire educators to embed high quality practices, that align with the National Quality Standard (NQS)
• support the leadership team with leading, developing and implementing effective goals and projects to work towards excellent service delivery.
• contribute to the service's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• support the leadership team with performance coaching and assessment, as well as training and development planning for individual educators.

About you:

• knowledge and understanding of the EYLF and NQS.
• ability to coach and mentor others, inspire and get the best out of your team.
• passion for working with children & providing exceeding quality care
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• can work autonomously and as part of a team.
• collaborative and contribute to a great team culture.

Qualifications:

• ECT Bachelor qualification or working towards.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect training certificate
• Current anaphylaxis, asthma, CPR and first aid training certificates

(or willingness to obtain)

If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate, apply now!

or call Rachel on 08 8267 2*** for a confidential conversation about the role.