29/02/2024
South West Training Services Pty Ltd
Position Available: Childcare Centre Manager
About South West Training Services Pty Ltd
South West Training Services is an Approved provider of 2 childcare centres in the heart of Hoppers Crossing.
SWTS is looking for a Centre Manager for one of their Childcare centres. We are passionate about delivering high quality education guided by the Early Years Framework & National Quality Standards catering for children aged 4 months to 6 years to ensure that individual development is being catered for, encouraged & enhanced.
Our philosophy is that by investing in our employees and the culture of our workplace, we are creating a more caring and nurturing environment for our children.
We are looking for a motivated, passionate and Experienced Centre Manager to lead our wonderful team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leadership: The Childcare Centre Manager leads and inspires a team of dedicated educators to establish a positive and engaging atmosphere for children.
• Curriculum Development: This role involves designing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum activities that foster the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.
• Staff Development: The Childcare Centre Manager mentors and guides staff members, cultivating a culture of ongoing learning and professional development.
• Parent Communication: Establishing and maintaining open communication with parents is essential, ensuring transparency and collaboration in each child's developmental journey.
• Occupancy and Enrolments: Promptly follow up leads and enquiries for enrolments with the aim to maintain Centre full occupancy at all time.
• Safety and Compliance: The Childcare Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring the childcare centre’s adherence to all licensing regulations and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the children.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a genuine passion for working with children and ensuring a harmonious working environment for staff.
• Hold a completed Early Childhood Teaching Degree
• Must have experience in managing all aspects of a long day care Centre, including events.
• Be experienced dealing with children 0-5 years old.
• Be confident dealing with parents and families on a day-to-day basis and ensuring highest quality of service delivery.
• Knowledge of the EYLF program, NQF and Assessment & Rating (A&R) Process.
• Be confident in planning and programming.
• Able to develop and implement and maintain effective School Readiness and Quality Educational Program.
• Able to drive and maintain the Centre's Self-Assessment/QIP and make the Centre ready for any Spot Checks and A&R's.
• Have experience of all aspect of Explor.
• Must be able to develop and organise Rosters.
• Hold a current first aid certificate, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis certificate.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check.
• Have Child Protection Certificate.
• Hold or willing to obtain Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Have a professional attitude.
If you have a genuine passion for working with children and you are seeking a challenging and exciting new opportunity with an amazing organisation that can offer you a competitive salary package, great career development along with a supportive and inclusive management team, please send through your cover letter and resume to Smitha Gustav Email :[email protected].
