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Childcare Educational Leader

  • 494610
  • Ballarat Region, VIC
  • Educational Leader
  • Full time

Childcare Educational Leader | Delacombe

Journey Early Learning is seeking an influential, passionate and experienced Educational Leader to join our Delacombe  team, and inspire, motivate, affirm and challenge or extend the practice and pedagogy of educators. 

Fulltime permanent role – Monday to Friday

15 hours off floor + an extra hour per room + additional 10% award classification per hour + educational leader allowance


Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.

  • Trust & Belief
  • Support & Wellbeing
  • Growth & Development
  • Passion & Possibilities

What we offer:

  • 80% off Childcare Discounts
  • Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
  • Paid Birthday Leave
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
  • Cleaning - all centres are regularly and frequently cleaned by industry-leading cleaner
  • Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions


Centre Overview:

Journey Early Learning Delacombe is an established, purpose-built center designed to cater to 120 children from birth to five years old. The facility's design is intended to spark imagination and curiosity, creating an inspiring and interactive environment for young learners.

At Delacombe, we foster a team culture rooted in connection, communication, and respect. Beth leads by example, offering ongoing support and growth opportunities for each team member. We are committed to building strong relationships with our neighbors, local schools, businesses, and community organizations, integrating our center seamlessly into the local community.


About the role:
 

As our Educational Leader, you'll be a key member of our leadership team. In this key role, utilising your influential skills, you will leverage your extensive experience in curriculum programming and your proven ability to provide excellent support and mentorship to Educators in every room.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Motivate and lead a team of educators to achieve high-quality care for all children within the service 
  • Clear understanding of Storypark and ensure children’s learning is documented in a high quality and professional manner  
  • Work collaboratively with the team to ensuring high quality practices are consistently  
  • embedded across the service 
  • Establish, nurture and foster strong and inclusive relationships with children to achieve quality learning and development outcomes 
  • Building a supportive relationship with families to allow for honest and open communication of expectations and needs 
  • Assisting in ensuring high quality practices and procedures are being met according to the NQS 
  • Ensuring the inclusion and support of all children's learning abilities 


Who are you?

You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector with a strong understanding of compliance, team leadership and demonstrating exceeding levels of practice.

Key skills and requirements:

  • ACECQA Approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education) or, working towards
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for all children and their families
  • A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/ 

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.

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