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Form of workFound in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning (“MindChamps”) is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.
Hailed by New York Times and Wall Street Journal No. 1 bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli as a “global education movement of the 21st century”, MindChamps has many firsts and only under its belt including:
- The only early learning organisation in the world to offer programmes based on the revolutionary 3-Mind model of education.
- A unique, research based ‘S.M.I.L.E.S.’ philosophy (Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Emotional and Social) which provides a holistic approach to education, supporting their overall development
More than just a childcare centre, our goal is to ensure that we are hiring qualified and dedicated Teachers and Educators to join our fantastic team. We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Room Leader(internally known as Pod Manager) to work at our centre in Shellharbour, NSW. This is a newly created role and will be an exciting opportunity for an experienced Room Leader to step up in an operational leadership position.
About the Position
As a Pod Manager, you are expected to be highly motivated and experienced to work as an active float supervisor in your respective area (PreSchool) to provide high-quality early childhood education and care to children. You are expected to be an active Leader and provide leadership and direction for all Room Leaders and Centre Educators where possible.
As a Pod Manager, your core responsibilities will include the following:
- Providing support and leadership to the Room Leaders in your respective areas.
- Working closely with the Program Manager/Educational Leader to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of quality improvement plans.
- Identify the training and development needs of the Room Leaders and work with the Program Manager/Educational Leader to implement relevant training programs.
- Ensure that all documentation and records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Developing strong relationships with children and families at the service.
- Providing support to the Program Manager/Educational Leader which may be assigned from time to time.
What we are looking for:
- A completed Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
- Ideally at least 3 years in the Room Leader position.
- High level of understanding of the National Quality Standard and National Framework and working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Adequate knowledge of stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural development of children as well as the health, hygiene and nutrition needs of children.
- Demonstrated ability in leading and mentoring a team of staff and working in partnerships with families.
- Professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Cleared Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC).
- Current Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate.
Why work for MindChamps?
MindChamps is revolutionizing the Early Education sector around the world. Join us and we can offer you the following:
- Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)
- Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
- Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
- Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
- Internal career development opportunities – including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
- Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
- Upskill and further your qualification through our RTO, MindChamps Academy which offers Cert 3 and Diploma courses in Early Childcare Education
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are looking to develop your career in a global early childcare organisation, apply now!
For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchamps.org
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