AddressIncredible leadership role!
Welcome to a new and exciting opportunity to make a difference as a Room Leader. Step into a leadership role within our vibrant team, where we create magical moments for children, and your passion aligns with our positive, growth-focused environment.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for passionate Diploma Qualified Room Leader, to lead a team of educators and oversee the day to day running of a room, ensuring the highest levels of care and education are provided to our Toddlers. Join us in creating a dynamic learning environment where your expertise is celebrated, and together, let's make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners. Experience a journey of positivity, innovation, and excellence as a leader in early childhood education with our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, implementing and evaluating programs through your strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS);
- Leading a team of educators ensuring the highest quality of care is provided for our children across all our rooms;
- Engaging with children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups and stages of development;
- Motivating and supporting a team of educators to meet our quality principles of curriculum and documentation;
- Building and maintaining a team-oriented approach by being open to different views, receptive to feedback and reflective upon best practice;
- Bringing a friendly, mature and professional approach to everything you do;
- Ensuring your room is safe, welcoming and a space that children, educators and parents want to be in.
- Full availability Monday to Friday between the hours 6.30am - 6.00pm.
Why Atlantis is the right choice for you:
- Work in a centre with access to exceptional resources (inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Early Years Learning Framework)
- Join a passionate and dedicated team of educators who truly embody the nature based philosophy of our service
- Receive team bonus incentives that recognise your contribution
- Be supported by a team of outstanding leaders with genuine flexibility and care
- Take part in on the job learning to help you grow and develop as an educator
- Benefit from our Health & Wellbeing Program (including annual complementary flu shots)
- Enjoy regular social events and team building opportunities throughout the year
- Receive employee discount at any Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care owned by the Atlantis Group
About you:
You will be a passionate and nurturing Room Leader with an ability to inspire others and guide their practices to assist in the delivery of high quality education in an Early Childhood setting. We look for people who align with our values and who are as passionate about exceeding expectations as we are. If you demonstrate outstanding relationship-building and communication skills, coupled with creativity, initiative, and problem-solving abilities, you're the person we're looking for.
You will also require to have:
- Creativity and a proven ability to lead and motivate a team of educators
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to develop strong relationships with children and families
- Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar role
- ACECQA approved Diploma qualification
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR, and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain them
- Current Child Protection Training or willingness to undertake the course
Our Values
Our Values make up the acronym TEAM which is our overarching value and something that is hugely important to everyone. We all contribute to the Atlantis Group culture and community, putting others before ourselves and supporting each other, creating a sense of belonging for our team members, families and children. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team is motivating and engaging and we believe this to be an important part of working for the company.
T – Trust – We build trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and communities to support what we do. Our families trust us to ensure their children will be kept safe and be provided with exceptional care and education. We trust each other, our managers and the company to do the best we can and act with best intentions for everyone.
E – Exceeding – We continue to learn and expand our knowledge and understanding so we can be the best at what we do. We pride ourselves on doing the best we can and role model this behaviour to fellow team members and children, striving to constantly implement “Exceeding” practises and behaviours.
A – Above & Beyond – We go above and beyond for our families and in our roles to ensure they receive an exceptional experience and care. We always take accountability for jobs or problems, we don’t leave them for someone else to do. We show initiative and tackle problems head on.
M- Magic Moments – We all participate in bringing joy and fun to whatever we do, whether that’s brightening a child’s day or celebrating our successes as a company!
