AddressWe are looking for anEducational Leaderfor our community-based, child-focused, not-for-profit long day care centre.
Toronto Community Child Care Centre was established in 1985 and has been providing a community focused caring educational service for nearly 40 years. We are a not-for-profit centre run by a dedicated volunteer parent committee. We believe in providing an environment that respects the child’s right and need for belonging, supportive relationships, wellbeing and safety and support children to explore, learn and grow within our secure environment.
We provide a play-based program tailored to suit the children in our care from 6 weeks - 6 years old encompassing the Early Years Learning Framework. We also have cultural, social and environmental programs and a comprehensive transition to school preschool program.
We have a maximum of 55 children attending each day, across 3 rooms: our Wilai (Possum) Nursery (0-2), Maata (Echidna) Toddler (2-3) and Mowane (Kangaroo) Preschool (3-6).
About the Role
Are you looking for a role in a quality Community Child Care Centre working with skilled educators to support our children, families, and community? Would you like a role where your skills, expertise and passion for education are valued and where you are able to shape the future for children in our care?
We are currently seeking an Educational Leader for a Permanent Position in our team.
Your role is to:
- Provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment and assist in the implementation of educational programs, and critical reflection to work towards the goals our Centre have set.
- Lead and inspire our team being aware of different learning styles and supporting where required.
- Display and encourage a holistic approach to teaching, allowing children to be confident, independent, involved learners who can try new things and safely take risks.
- Ensure high quality care and inclusive practices for all children in our care, inspiring and leading our team with regular interaction and feedback.
- Continually reflect on your own practice and attitude to ensure we are teaching with intention, respect and adapting practices in response to the needs of our children, families, and the community.
Benefits of joining our team
- Above ratio staffing in each room, providing quality care to our children.
- Supportive environment where everyone is valued for their individual skills and encouraged to share their interests.
- A full day off the floor each week to support the team in your role as Educational Leader.
- Professional Development opportunities to further your knowledge and strength in leading our team.
- Opportunities to progress and learn multiple other management roles within the centre.
- Access to our EAP services.
- Roster within our operating hours 7.30am-5.30pm with a Christmas/New year centre shutdown for 4 weeks every year.
- Above award wages and Educational Leader allowance.
- Overtime if required to stay back.
- Staff wellness activities such as brunches, Christmas parties, vouchers.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for the position you must be able to address the following essential criteria
- ACECQA approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education preferred, although an experienced Educator with a Diploma qualification in Children’s Services/ studying their Bachelor will be considered.
- Experience in holding an Educational Leader role previously is preferred although not essential.
- An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards .
- Ability to show initiative and work within a team environment and display solid communication skills
- Willingness to share new ideas and promote community engagement
- Interest in supporting children with additional needs
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Current Working With Children Check
- Understanding of WHS legislation
Applying for the role
- Please submit a short cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role (maximum 1 page).
- An up to date resume outlining your skills and experience (maximum 3 pages) including 2 professional referees.
Apply by 11th of July 2024 at 10pm (AEST) via email to ********@torontochildcare.com.au
For any enquiries on the role please contact ********@torontochildcare.com.au or call 02 4959 4***
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
