Insight Early Learning Dunsborough is a newly-built centre providing a warm, inspiring environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With six beautifully designed classrooms, our passionate and highly qualified educators deliver a play-based curriculum that nurtures growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We embrace sustainability, inclusivity, and strong connections to our local community, offering children opportunities to explore, discover, and thrive surrounded by the natural beauty of Dunsborough.
We are looking for a passionate and vibrant Room Leader to join our amazing team in a permanent full time role. This role will be working in our Nursery Room with children aged between 0-2 years.
A regular day in this role will involve:
- Being responsible for management of the day-to-day operation of the assigned room.
- In collaboration with the Educational Leader, assisting with the development, implementation and reflection of the educational program to provide a high-quality program for all children and families.
- Supporting children's learning through interaction, investigation and projects.
- Monitor children’s health, nutrition and hygiene while providing emotional support and guidance.
- Closely working with the team to observe and document children's developmental progress against learning outcomes and establishing further learning goals.
- Building and maintaining positive and strong relations with the team to create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for all children and families.
- Ensuring a safe environment is maintained for staff and children.
- Ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to all times.
- Working in line with Insight's philosophy, policies and procedures.
- Any ad hoc duties as required.
What's on offer:
- Above award wages
- Childcare discount (conditions apply)
- Paid professional development – including First Aid, CPR and other essential training
- Paid anniversary day off
- Career development opportunities
- EAP program
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Weekly planning hours
- Access up to 50% of your wages early via Humanforce Thrive
- Travel allowance (eligibility and conditions apply)
What you will bring:
- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (must have)
- Current and valid Working with Children Check (must be obtained prior to commencing)
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a Room Leader position
- Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework
- Warm, Empathetic and bubbly personality
- Willingness to work as a team
- Previous experience using Xplor (or similar) would be advantageous but not essential.
How to apply:
If you identify with our philosophy and this role, click apply now and we will get in touch with you.
(Note: due to a high volume of applications being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 – $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold an approved Early Childhood qualification (Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor)?
Experience:
- Room Leader: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person