Educational Leader - Ect

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of early childhood education and care services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age. 

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for a highly experienced Educational Leader to support the execution of high-quality curriculum decision making within service located in Wetherill Park. 

If you have proven experience in successfully leading and mentoring a team of educators in all areas of the curriculum, this is the position for you!

As Educational Leader, you will have a significant theoretical and practical knowledge of child development and the Early Years Learning Framework. You will be responsible for supporting all educators to contribute to the service curriculum, ensuring each child is represented within it. You will be involved in developing and evaluating individual support plans as a passion for equity and a commitment to advocating for each child’s rights is essential.

This role is a mixture of working on the floor in a multi-age capacity, along with significant non-contact time. This ensures that you have the opportunity to work alongside all educators, participate in reflective discussions and have a strong understanding of the needs of the children within each environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of individual room play-based programs as per the services curriculum planning policy.
• Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.
• Inspire and encourage environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.
• Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.
• Provide support and mentorship to individual team members.
• Lead reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.
• Advocate for the rights of children and their families.
• Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. There is flexibility in working hours between 7.00am and 6.00pm.

Qualification Criteria - Essential

You will have:

• ACECQA approved university degree in Education/Teaching/Early Childhood Education. Completion within the next 6 months may be accepted with substantial experience.
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation.
• 3+ years in a similar leadership position.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s.
• Current Working with Children Check Clearance.

Other Essential Criteria

You will also have:

• Exceptional knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.
• A deep understanding of child safety and the National Child Safe Principles.
• A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred.
• Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

Benefits

• Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.
• ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.
• Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.
• Networking opportunities.
• PAID professional development opportunities, including conferences.
• PAID First Aid and child protection training.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Uniforms, including hats, are provided.
• Parking is onsite.
• Close to public transport.

A Child Safe Place

Kinda-Mindi is committed to respecting, empowering and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments. We have a zero tolerance towards child abuse and we are dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of child safety throughout our services and the wider community.

You will be required to provide at least 2 recent professional references within the last 5 years. This is non-negotiable and is imperative in our commitment to providing a child safe environment.

The referees provided must also be able to provide feedback on your performance in an Educational Leadership role, including the essential criteria stated above.

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

Jessica Gulotta - Centre Director

(02) 9161 1***

*************@kinda-mindi.com.au