Description:
Day One ELC operates in Mission Beach - Beautiful 25 place campus.
We provide a safe, caring and educational environment for children in our community from 6 weeks to school age.
We are seeking a highly motivated and very experienced Assistant Director to join the team and support the Director in all aspects of managing a high-performing centre. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a talented and experienced Assistant Director who is keen to make a meaningful contribution and enjoys working with a team who really care about children.
The position’s key responsibilities include:
- Deliver a high-quality education program with a focus on purposeful observation of each individual child’s learning journey
- Assist the Director in the operation of the centre and in the temporary absence of the Director, act as the responsible person in day-to-day charge and manage the daily operations of the centre
- Operations includes all aspects of compliance, managing the team, using Xplor to manage bookings and parent accounts, parent meetings, department liaison
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing and learning needs and interests of the children are met and addressed through a high-quality early education program
- Establish and maintain trusting and honest relationships with children, families and other external stakeholders
- Be a role model for all educators
- Openly communicate with colleagues and report any challenges to the Director.
- Implement the centre’s policies and procedures to a high standard at all times.
The successful applicant will bring to the role:
- An ACECQA approved Diploma level qualification or Higher – required
- Previous experience in the Assistant Director role
- Working knowledge of the Early Year’s Learning Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and National Quality Framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and intermediate skills in the suite of Microsoft Office applications, Xplor and HR systems.
- Current valid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
- Ability to act as the responsible person, in day-to-day care of the centre in the Director’s absence
To discover all the benefits of working at Day One ELC, click here: https://dayoneelc.com.au/benefits-of-working-with-us/