Centre Director – Caringbah Pre-Kindergarten
We are currently looking for a Centre Director to lead our energetic, motivated and committed team of educators in our boutique 28 place centre, located in leafy South Caringbah.
About Us:
Keyorris is a privately-owned family company, providing children’s services to the wider Sutherland Shire, St.George, Eastern Suburbs and regional NSW communities.
We aim to provide quality care for children incorporating best practice. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring all children have the opportunity to engage in play-based experiences that are a reflection of the interests, thought processes and values of the children, their family and our educators. Our education environments are an extension of ‘home,’ they are safe, welcoming and nurturing.
Our family of educators are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. Our educators have in-depth knowledge, a vision for children’s learning, and are committed to families.
About the Position:
As Centre Director you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and success of the Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to lead all aspects of the service; programming, critical reflection, community collaboration, parent and family involvement and inclusion. You will use many skills, ranging from organisation of daily tasks, Self Assessment Tool writing and implementation, staff mentoring, parent tours and most importantly planning and guiding children’s play based education.
This is a ‘on the floor’ position, for a 28 place Centre. You will be joining a diverse team of Directors leading other closely related Centres. This team environment will allow you to grow in your skill ability. With a management team comprising of: Administration, Accounts, Human Resources, Marketing and Reginal Operations Manager. You will be equipped with the support to continuously do better.
You will lead your team in displaying continuous dignity and respect to all stakeholders of the centre, taking into consideration any cultural, socio-cultural or other differences, which may arise.
You will ensure a calm and inviting environment in which the children enjoy, through organisation and participation in the day-to-day operations of the centre.
Current Qualifications/experience:
- Early Childhood Education Degree, W/T ECT, Diploma Early Childhood
- Experience in management and leadership
- A wealth of experience and knowledge in the childcare sector
- Current First Aid certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Current Child Protection training
(Can obtain all of the above before commencing work, if you do not currently hold these certificates)
Values and Attributes:
- Reflect family values
- Provide mentoring and approachable leadership to your team
- Embedded desire to implement new programs and approaches
- A key participant in the Caringbah local community
- Recognise the importance of Educator reflection
- Display confidence, organisation and excitement towards the Self Assessment Tool
To apply please visit Seek or alternatively please email our HR via hr@keyorris.com.au
