Educational Leader/Co-Lead (Toddler Room) – Newcastle

Explore and Develop King Street is a 55-place long day care centre catering for children from birth to 6 years. Our service has been designed with engaging outdoor learning spaces that provide opportunities for challenging and active play, alongside beautifully resourced indoor learning environments that encourage rich, play-based learning opportunities. We are proud to be an Exceeding-rated service and are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care where children’s learning, wellbeing and agency are at the heart of everything we do. Our philosophy and beliefs state that children come first. We believe this supports children’s agency and recognises children as capable and confident individuals with valuable views, ideas and perspectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing pedagogical leadership and guidance across the service as Educational Leader
• Implementing and supporting high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
• Working collaboratively with educators to develop and maintain engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environments
• Supporting educators to engage in meaningful observation, documentation, planning and assessment practices
• Ensuring the efficient management of programming and study time
• Supporting the timely completion and delivery of children’s observation records, learning documentation and reports
• Providing strong leadership, mentoring and guidance to educators, fostering a positive, collaborative and reflective team culture
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice
• Working collaboratively with the Toddler Room team for three days each week to support high-quality practice, routines, relationships and learning experiences
• Developing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with children and families

About you:

• An ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree with NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education and care setting
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• Completed approved Child Protection Training and a demonstrated understanding of current child safety practices, including the NSW Child Safe Standards
• A current Working with Children Check
• The ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with children, families, educators and other stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work flexible shifts across 5 days per week

Benefits:

• Two days off the floor each week dedicated to the Educational Leader role
• Three days on the floor supporting the Toddler Room team
• Become an integral member of the leadership team
• Support from an experienced Centre Manager, Pedagogy Leader and Approved Provider
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to a great network of colleagues throughout NSW, including training, meetings, support groups and conferences
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to support your wellbeing, including free counselling
• A well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplace
• The opportunity to work within an Exceeding-rated early childhood service
• Work alongside exceptional leaders who invest time and effort into their people
• A supportive environment where your professional knowledge, ideas and leadership are valued