Little Angels, powered by the Y NSW operates Long Day Care Centres in Pagewood Green and Mascot Central. We place great emphasis on developing strong relationships with our children, their families, and the wider community. Our diversity, strengths, achievements, and individual contributions ensure Little Angels is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
We are seeking an experienced Child Care Centre Coordinator to join the team. As Centre Coordinator you will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.
About you: At least a Diploma Qualification (or ACECQA Approved) in Early Childhood Education with at least 3 years of experience as Coordinator in Long Day Care settingCurrent Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtainCurrent approved First Aid CertificateCurrent approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis trainingChild Protection and Safeguarding trainingOutstanding level of verbal and written communicationStrong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)Three years demonstrated experience as Centre Coordinator with responsibility for creating engaging curriculum and programsDemonstrate knowledge in Child Protection and SafeguardingStrong IT Skills including, OWNA and Social Media Marketing activitiesAbout the role: Ensure learning and development programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality StandardsDevelop and implement programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young childrenSupervise and mentor Centre staff, including trainees, in best practice care and supervision of young childrenEnsure the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors via consistent implementation of Centre Work Health and Safety protocolsResponsible for developing Risk Assessments for Centre activities (including extensive excursion schedule) and managing staff understanding and sign off assessmentsResponsible for managing First Aid records including logs and incidentsAssist in Centre Administration including enrolments, bookings requests, responding to family enquiries, accurate record keeping and documentationAssist in the effective implementation of Inclusion Support programsAssist in staff recruitment, onboarding, supervision and professional development activitiesPlan and coordinate management of Centre facilitiesDrive the development of Self-Assessment Tools for the centreCo-operate and work collaboratively with families, ensuring regular communication regarding the care and specific needs of their children, and ensuring that families feel comfortable and encouraged to become involved in the service.Share responsibility for the safety and hygiene of children within the service's environment, including ensuring appropriate cleaning and food handling practicesContribute to the development and implementation of an effective educational program, assessment, and planning cycle to create a positive and engaging learning environment for childrenContribute to the implementation of the educational program in the service, ensuring that children's learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworksAttend parent interviews and facilitate ongoing discussion around students' progress with parentsParticipate in community and family support programs as appropriateAttend regular staff and committee meetingsBenefits for you: Work at an Exceeding serviceFocus on professional developmentSupportive management teamSupportive team environment and great company cultureSchedule: Monday to Friday, no weekendsRotating RosterSalary will depend on experienceOur Early Learning team are the passionate leaders giving developing young minds the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun. If you're a driven, dedicated leader who brings energy and enthusiasm to everything you do, you'll find the support and flexibility to explore a promising career in childcare or education.
Who What Y? The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW – and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.
We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.
Commitment to Safeguarding At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.
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