Assistant Director - Permanent Part-Time (5 days, 30 hours a week)
About Us
Barossa Valley Community Kids (BVCK) is a 40-place, not-for-profit, community-based early learning service located in Tanunda, caring for children across two learning environments. Our size allows for meaningful relationships, visible leadership, and genuine collaboration.
Our practice is inspired by Reggio Emilia principles and nature-based learning, where children are seen as capable, curious, and deeply connected to the world around them. We view the environment as a "third teacher," creating rich indoor and outdoor spaces that invite inquiry, creativity, risk-taking, and a strong sense of belonging. We are committed to reflective, high-quality practice and to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through authentic connection to Country, culture, and community.
About the Role
As Assistant Director (2IC), you will work closely with the Director to support the daily operations of the service while providing leadership, guidance, and consistency across the team. This is a hands‐on leadership role, combining time working alongside educators with dedicated non‐contact time to support operational responsibilities, team development, and quality improvement. You will be a key point of support for both the Director and the team, helping to ensure a smooth, well‐organised, and positive centre environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Director in the day‐to‐day running of the service.
* Act as Second‐in‐Charge (2IC), stepping into leadership responsibilities as required.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to educators, supporting professional growth and reflective practice.
* Work across rooms to provide leadership, consistency, and support where needed.
* Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and educators.
* Contribute to rostering, staffing coordination, and daily operations.
* Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and centre policies.
* Assist with performance development and fostering a positive workplace culture.
* Contribute to quality improvement processes and continuous development.
About You
* Has experience in a leadership or senior educator role within early childhood.
* Minimum 1–2 years of early childhood leadership experience is required.
* Builds genuine, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
* Brings warmth, empathy, and a supportive leadership style.
* Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach.
* Has strong organisational, communication, and time‐management skills.
* Enjoys mentoring and supporting educators to grow in their practice.
* Values collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement.
* Has a genuine passion for nature play and outdoor learning.
What We Offer
* Salary that is reflective of experience and qualifications.
* A supportive, family‐like team culture.
* The opportunity to work closely with a motivated and supportive Director.
* A meaningful leadership role with real impact on team culture and operations.
* Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
* A small, community-based service (up to 40 children per day).
* Strong relationships with an engaged Parent Committee.
* Access to rich, nature-based learning environments.
* Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised).
* Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
* RRHAN-EC Certificate (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care).
* Current First Aid Certificate, including: HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting and CPR.
* Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
* Current Child Safe Environments / Child Safe training (or willingness to complete).
Please note
All successful applicants must provide evidence of completion of the federally mandated National Child Safety Training via Geccko prior to commencement or be willing to obtain.
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