The Role As an experienced Childcare Director, you will have seen it all in your career and feel confident in your ability to come in and provide leadership and direction for the centre whilst they review the permanent position. Reporting to the Director of Community Development your remit will include reviewing all administration procedures, ensure all documentation complies with appropriate regulations and law and that staff have clear position descriptions and KPI’s and meet programming needs in accordance with the EYLF.
The Centre is located in a well serviced regional town and provides long day care services with over 50 places and is open Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 5pm. The children are grouped by age into four rooms: babies, toddlers, pre kindy and kindy. The facilities are clean and modern, with a lot of natural light and wide-open spaces for playtime. It has been an integral part of the town for nearly 40 years and your help currently is critical for its ongoing success.
All rooms have qualified lead educators who work together with a team of qualified and studying educators. The centre has a strong focus on providing high-quality education and care services to the community and Council want to ensure a supportive and motivating setting for staff and a nurturing and educational environment for children.
About You
Regarded within the industry as capable of driving a mandate of improvement and compliance your role will understandably oversee:
- Managing and reviewing staff rosters
- The delivery of consistent, high-quality care
- Interacting with children and families in a positive, sensitive,
and respectful manner building strong, positive relationships
- Reviewing and managing the budgets of the Centre
- Supporting and overseeing all educators to plan and implement child centred, high-quality educational programs based on children’s strengths and interests
- Supporting staff to guide children's behaviours inclusively to ensure the best outcomes for the children
- Leading, supporting, and mentoring a team of motivated educators using consultative, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
- Fostering a culture of reflective practice, which leads to the continued development and improvement of the service
- Implementing/using your sound knowledge of the Approved Learning Frameworks
- Actively contributing to ensuring the service achieves its goals
- Knowledge of the QikKids System
Understandably you will be a strong and effective leader and have a deep knowledge of the legislation, and qualifications as follows:
- Minimum of a diploma in early childhood education and care (held for a minimum of 2 years) or tertiary qualifications in early childhood.
- Knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards ("NQF" and "NQS"), the Early Years Learning Framework ("EYLF")
- Blue Card
- First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
If you are currently available and keen to enjoy providing strategic input to the regions Childcare Centre in this caring community, then this is an opportunity worth exploring. As mentioned, an excellent daily rate is on offer together with fully self-contained accommodation and flights there and back. For further information, please call Rona Horsfall on [0438 943854](tel:0438 943854) or click ‘apply’ and you will be taken through to our website where you can register your interest for the role.
📌 Interim Childcare Director (Brisbane)
🏢 Peak Services
📍 Brisbane
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