Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
5 weeks Annual Leave + 95% childcare discount*
Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre is a Reggio Emilia inspired early learning centre located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. This beautiful double centre is licensed for 175 places a day across ten beautiful studios. We are looking for confident and experienced educators to join our existing team. Catering for children aged six weeks to five years, our facilities and philosophy are unrivalled in the Early Childhood Education industry. With its own animal barnyard, large natural playgrounds and dedicated art studios, Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre really is the centre that Taigum deserves.
We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Assistant Centre Manager to join our amazing team of professionals. The successful applicant will have ongoing support from an experienced management team including an onsite Centre Manager and a Leadership & Business Manager. This is of course coupled with ample Professional Development opportunities to ensure quality implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach.
The successful applicant will:
Hold a Diploma of Children's Services Show a clear understanding and knowledge of the NQF (National Quality Framework) and QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines) Have previous experience in a similar role Possess excellent communication, organisation and time management skills Hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training and be competently aware and understand the assessment and rating processes Show a genuine interest in the Reggio Emilia approach As the Assistant Centre Manager, you will partner with the Centre Manager and the Educational Leader to mentor, lead and inspire our team to achieve success. You'll also enjoy:
Assisting with all aspects of the daily management of the service in accordance with all relevant legislation, sector guidelines and policies This is a contact role, so you will be required to be in a studio as part of your role Working to create a high-quality culture of rich learning environment for the children, families, educators and community Being part of the centre leadership team to drive quality improvement within the Centre Assisting with administrative tasks as required by the Centre Manager Ensure all policies and regulatory requirements are embedded within the Centre In return we will offer you:
A VERY competitive hourly rate - Above Award 95% off childcare gap fees 5 weeks annual leave Christmas/New Year week off to recharge Paid First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications Supportive working environment Full access to our total wellbeing platform (Telus Health) including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your household Kids ELC invests with loyalty and commitment in its team members through professional development. We believe that it is only through equipping our educators fully with the tools required can they in turn become successful in their roles and thus creating the highest quality environments and programs for our children. We encourage a healthy balance of work/home balance and engage with the 'FISH' philosophy to encourage happy and productive working relationships and workplace.
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Your application will include the following questions:
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Centre Manager? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have professional child care experience? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Do you have a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care? #J-18808-Ljbffr