Educational Leader/ Parents Relationship Manager 2Ic

Happy Sprouts Craigieburn is a purpose-built owner-operated service. We are looking for a quality Educational Leader/2IC with the enthusiasm to lead and inspire staff and families by advocating for children’s learning and development.

At Happy Sprouts, we have a child centred curriculum which focuses on children developing and learning through play-based experiences and thoughtful intentional teaching. Happy Sprouts aims to provide all of our children a fantastic fun environment that encourages curiosity, a love for learning and the confidence to try.

As the Educational Leader you will;

• Be an excellent communicator and supportive leader to all educators
• Interact with families and children in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner building strong relationships
• Support and oversee all educators to observe, plan and implement child centred, high-quality educational programs based on children’s strengths and interests
• Ensure the learning and development occurring is clear and children’s progress and development documented accurately and aligns with the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF and the Kool Beginnings Curriculum.
• A vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children’s program is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children
• Lead, support and ongoing mentoring of our team of motivated educators within our service.
• take initiative in implementing innovative curriculum practices and recommends new programs, projects and activities relating to latest research
• Support our staff to guide children's behaviours inclusively to ensure the best outcome for the child
• Work collaboratively with Service Manager, Approved Provider and other team members 
• Foster a culture of reflective practice, which leads to the continued development and improvement of the service
• Implement and share your sound knowledge of the Approved Learning Frameworks and pedagogical practices
• Use Effective time management skills
• Actively contribute to service QIP to ensuring the service achieve its ongoing goals and KPIs
• Ensure the service is running according to all regulatory requirements 

We will offer you

• Negotiable salary 
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Support from Experienced Service Manager, Approved Providers
• Service based staff reward system

Applicants must have;

• Approved Early Childhood Qualification, Minimum Diploma level, or working towards a Bachelor
• Be truly passionate and highly motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Reliability and Commitment
• Strong understanding of NQF/NQS/EYLF and VEYLDF
• Experience as an Educational Leader/2IC highly regarded
• Current approved First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualification
• Successful completion of relevant Child Protection and Child Safety Training.
• Current Working with Children Check

Happy Sprouts is a Child Safe organization

If you would like to join our growing team and make a difference please apply

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please feel free to contact on Phone 7068 9858 email

***********@happysprouts.com.au