Childcare Centre Manager - Lara, Australia - Journey Early Learning Careers

Journey Early Learning Careers

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Lara, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Childcare Centre Manager | Lara

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to lead Journey Early Learning | Lara on the path to exceeding.

About Lara:

Journey Early Learning Lara, is a homely and welcoming early learning centre that caters for 152 children between the ages of six months and six years.

At Lara, our team is built on the foundations of connection, communication and consideration with an inspiring and knowledgeable Centre Manager who focuses on offering continuous support and opportunities to each member of the team.

Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, we aim to create a safe, secure, homely environment where everyone feels welcome.

Our future is one filled with endless possibilities and growth opportunities, and together, we've developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging.

When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming.

Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.

What do we offer?

Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping our children's future.

We recognise and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day.

In return, we provide opportunities to grow, be inspired, empowered and truly love where you work.

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:80% off Childcare Discounts

Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme

Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

Paid Birthday Leave

Access to visible leaders and founders

Mental Health First Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning

Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development

Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy

High-quality resources and environments

Core values that we live and breathe

What's the role?

In partnership with your Centre Leadership Team, you will lead your team on the path to Exceeding through your practices and partnerships.

In return, you will be joining a company that recognises you and your experience and empowers you in your new role.

We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflecting this in everyday practice.

Ability to adhere to Journey's child safe policy and code of conduct

Managing your centre's performance

Working collaboratively with the enrolments team to ensure that all enquires are addressed appropriately and positively.

Developing and maintaining strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with all families to ensure they feel a sense of belonging and connection to the centre.

Developing strong community relationships and in turn, a strong community profile

Ensuring policies and procedures are available, implemented, evaluated, and reviewed in conjunction with all team members on a regular basis

Ensuring that your centre always demonstrates exceeding levels of practice as outlined in the National Quality Standard.

Advocating for the rights of every child and coordinating the implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support the development of all children.

Being accountable for all aspects of the business, including a budget, wages, rostering, occupancy, debt management etc.

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.

Your role will encompass all aspects of the daily management of your new centre.

You will lead your inspired and inclusive team to follow all aspects of the Nationally Quality Framework and continue your learning journey.

Key skills and requirements:

A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental 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

Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children's Services or bachelor's degree (Early Education)

Current Valid Working with Children Check

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates

Join us at Journey Early Learning where it all begins.

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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