assistant director/educational leader | north ryde.

A highly-regarded exceeding childcare centre in North Ryde is seeking full-time Assistant Director and/or Educational Leader to join their team. The service caters up to 98 children per day from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years. They have a close relationships with the community and families, with nurturing and respectful environment, highlighting the centre's dedication to providing high-quality education and care.

The Role
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating an inclusive perspective and maintains a consistently positive, collaborative approach within team environments
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Adaptable and willing to take on a dynamic leadership position that includes both classroom engagement and operational duties
• Genuine interest in or experience with the RIE philosophy, paired with a strong commitment to authentically model and embed its principles in everyday practice
• Confident in leading and supporting the integration of contemporary, evidence-based pedagogy and creative, child-centred learning programs
• Growth mindset, be enthusiastic, dependable, and dedicated to achieving excellence
• Skilled and motivated in cultivating strong professional relationships and fostering meaningful, respectful connections with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community

Benefits of the Role

• Exclusive childcare fee discount
• Competitive above award rates based on qualification and experience
• Flexible working arrangements that support a positive work/life balance on offer
• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child’s unique learning journey
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training opportunities within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing

About You
To be successful in this position, you must have:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education OR ACECQA-approved qualification
• Solid understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• Prior experience as a Centre Director with strong senior leadership experience
• Current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates, as well as Child Protection training
• Australian unrestricted working rights
• Be reliable, dedicated, and enthusiastic

If you wish to apply for this role, please do so via the website or email your resume directly to helena.santoso@randstad.com.au

Tel: (02) 8238 0206

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