At Grow Early Education Toowoomba, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators and leaders share the responsibility for ensuring children's safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.
As part of the Centre Leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role supporting and developing Educators & Teachers in your centre.
You'll form strong relationships with children, families and communities, and understand the significance of your role.
About the role
* Assisting in managing day-to-day operations in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.
* Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our dedicated staff.
* Ensuring the delivery of high-quality early learning programs by our passionate educators.
* Efficiently managing staffing rosters.
* Effectively handling the center's financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.
* Upholding consistent high-quality standards for center presentation and work practices.
* Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community, and all stakeholders.
* Actively participating in attracting, converting, and retaining families through effective management of tours, enrolments, and orientation in collaboration with our Enrolments Team.
A little about you
* Hold a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.
* Previous experience as an Assistant Director in an early childhood setting
* Maintain current blue card, approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications.
* Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), as well as proficiency in CCS and QikKids.
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.
* Express willingness to facilitate and coordinate ongoing professional development training for educators.
What we can offer you
* A negotiable salary, rewarding your experience and knowledge
* 15% ECEC Retention Grant, on top of a competitive base rate
* Wages paid weekly
* 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees.
* Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
* Free annual child protection training.
* Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities
* Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay
* A purpose built Childcare Centre and Kindergarten with beautiful natural play scapes
* Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences
* Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
* Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
* Professional development and training programs all paid for.
* Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
* Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.
How to apply
If you share the same passion for delivering exceptional service as us, then don't miss this opportunity and click 'Apply Now' or send your resume and cover letter to with the subject line Toowoomba - Assistant Director