Job Title: Assistant Director
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as an Assistant Director.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
* Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
* Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence.
* Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.
About the Role:
* Leverage your experience in early learning to drive continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations.
* Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of educational programs that promote children's learning and development.
* Promote a culture of inclusion, diversity, and respect for all children and families.
About Our Centre:
* Located in the heart of Caloundra, close to schools, shopping centres, and public transport.
* Work with a team that delivers high-quality play-based learning programs, including a Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten program delivered by fully qualified teachers.
* Foster meaningful relationships with children and families through the Key Educator Approach.
* Enjoy large, natural outdoor play spaces with sandpits, veggie gardens, swings, worm farm, compost bins, and an Indigenous yarning circle used daily for Acknowledgement to Country.
* Participate in Beach Kinder, local excursions, and community events to extend learning beyond the classroom.
* Collaborate using Storypark, regular family nights, and centre communications to maintain strong family partnerships.
What We Offer:
* 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
* Tax benefits through salary packaging.
* Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
* Free annual flu shot (optional).
* Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance.
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program.