Position Vacant
Educational Leader Fulltime
Are you and Early Childhood Professional who loves building relationships and can work to an exceeding practice?
Are you looking for a new role in a supportive and inspiring environment where you can help others to thrive whilst learning and growing in your own capacity?
The Little School Preschool Inc seeks a qualified, experienced, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic early education professional to join us as: Fulltime Educational Leader, Starting Term 1 2022.
In this role you will be able to share your expertise and passion for Early Childhood Education by supporting, coaching and mentoring the team in their everyday practices on the floor, building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families and reporting to the Director as part of a collaborative high-quality team.
This position would suit a Bachelor of Early Childhood or Diploma of Children’s Services Qualified Individual.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, find out more about this fantastic Illawarra based opportunity
Applications close 6pm Friday 15th October 2022
Are you looking for a new role in a supportive and inspiring environment where you can help others to thrive whilst learning and growing in your own capacity?
The Little School Preschool Inc seeks a qualified, experienced, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic early education professional to join us as: Fulltime Educational Leader, Starting Term 1 2022.
In this role you will be able to share your expertise and passion for Early Childhood Education by supporting, coaching and mentoring the team in their everyday practices on the floor, building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families and reporting to the Director as part of a collaborative high-quality team.
This position would suit a Bachelor of Early Childhood or Diploma of Children’s Services Qualified Individual.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, find out more about this fantastic Illawarra based opportunity
Applications close 6pm Friday 15th October 2022
About The Little School Preschool Inc
The Little School Preschool Inc is a 16 place, stand-alone, community owned preschool located in the heart of the Kembla Grange Estate. Established in 1978 by local community members, the Little School has held a long-standing reputation of excellence in the community.
Our point of difference:
We have a highly skilled and knowledgeable team of professionals with years of experience in providing and maintaining high quality early childhood education and care. We are committed to supporting all members to deliver the highest quality levels of early childhood education through providing ongoing training, resources, professional development opportunities and coaching and mentoring in a 1:1 and group capacity.
We have a strong dedication to inclusive practices and being part of the wider community. We are an engagement service for the Early Start Denver Model with the University of Wollongong Early Start program.
About the role
The key functions of the Educational Leader role are to:
You are an experienced ECT or Educator looking for a new challenge in a highly dynamic environment where you can showcase you existing skills and sector knowledge. You are warm and caring, full of energy, initiative and enthusiasm for High Quality Early Childhood Education. You are a highly productive professional with good judgment, who is happy to adapt to changing situations.
You have a high EQ (emotional intelligence) and are confident in your verbal communication and conversational skills with others. You have fantastic written communication, organisational and time management skills.
You understand the importance of transparency and gaining feedback and insights from all stakeholders, showing value for the input of others and compassion and considerations for the views of others, with the ability to make decisions in the best interests of all stakeholders.
You work well in a team environment and can provide support to both the Director and those reporting to you.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) or equivalent or a Diploma of Children’s Services.
Days per week: 5 days Fulltime role, 38 hours per week between 8am-4pm
The Little School Preschool Inc is a 16 place, stand-alone, community owned preschool located in the heart of the Kembla Grange Estate. Established in 1978 by local community members, the Little School has held a long-standing reputation of excellence in the community.
Our point of difference:
We have a highly skilled and knowledgeable team of professionals with years of experience in providing and maintaining high quality early childhood education and care. We are committed to supporting all members to deliver the highest quality levels of early childhood education through providing ongoing training, resources, professional development opportunities and coaching and mentoring in a 1:1 and group capacity.
We have a strong dedication to inclusive practices and being part of the wider community. We are an engagement service for the Early Start Denver Model with the University of Wollongong Early Start program.
About the role
The key functions of the Educational Leader role are to:
- Work collaboratively to lead the development and implementation of the educational program to ensure consistent, high-quality education and practices throughout the preschool.
- Understand the professional development needs of educators and prepare and implement professional development plans.
- Work within the philosophy and direction of the overall organisation, with autonomy in managing your workload while working collaboratively to develop programs for children and professional development plans for educators.
- Ensure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
- Implement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors.
- Create a stimulating and positive environment for the children.
- Write observations and analyse children's progression and development.
- Provide support and assistance to other staff members.
- Monitor all staff interactions to ensure they are in line with the EYLF.
- Develop strong relationships with children and effectively communicate with parents and carers.
- Fulfill the position requirements of the qualification you hold (Bachelor of Early Childhood or Diploma Qualified Educator).
- Nurture our preschool community, ensuring all members feel well supported.
- Work directly with children, families and the staffing team and be the first point of contact for day to day operational matters relating to staff and children.
- Coach and mentor staff practices on the floor.
- Understand and implement Preschool values, mission, policies and practices.
- Report to and work with the Managing Director to provide a cohesive leadership team to support staff, children and families.
- Understand interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to the ECEC sector.
- Maintain exceeding practice standards throughout all aspects of practice.
You are an experienced ECT or Educator looking for a new challenge in a highly dynamic environment where you can showcase you existing skills and sector knowledge. You are warm and caring, full of energy, initiative and enthusiasm for High Quality Early Childhood Education. You are a highly productive professional with good judgment, who is happy to adapt to changing situations.
You have a high EQ (emotional intelligence) and are confident in your verbal communication and conversational skills with others. You have fantastic written communication, organisational and time management skills.
You understand the importance of transparency and gaining feedback and insights from all stakeholders, showing value for the input of others and compassion and considerations for the views of others, with the ability to make decisions in the best interests of all stakeholders.
You work well in a team environment and can provide support to both the Director and those reporting to you.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) or equivalent or a Diploma of Children’s Services.
- ACECQA Approved Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or
- Diploma in Early Childhood and Education
- Current Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- Current Child Protection Qualification
- Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
- Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Strong IT Skills
- Current approved First Aid Certificate
- Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Understanding of, and passion for, early childhood development
- 2+ years’ leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead a team
- Willingness to embrace The Little School Preschool philosophy
- Understanding of, and commitment to, working within the regulatory framework
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to work within, model and coach our values.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Proficiency using information and communication technology platforms
- Must meet the ACECQA requirements for Nominated Supervisor.
- A small team work environment of supportive peers, who have an abundance of ECEC experience and are who are dedicated to providing high quality inclusive education.
- Support from the to promote a healthy work/life balance, a commitment from the Governance Board to maintain above and beyond requirements for staffing qualifications and ratios.
- Access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities and specialised training in the current theories and research which underpin our preschool practices (such as The Early Start Denver Model, a play-based intervention model).
- Further opportunities for formalised training in Leadership and Management Qualification (if required).
- Opportunities to be part of our ongoing growth project as we expand to meet the needs of the growing community.
- Above award pay and conditions.
Days per week: 5 days Fulltime role, 38 hours per week between 8am-4pm
Meet our team |
Danae HorseyDirector & Nominated Supervisor
Educational Leader Master of Special Education Bachelor of Teaching (birth to 5 years) |
Aisling TiedmanAdministration Officer &
Nominated Supervisor Diploma of Children's Services |
Emily StanworthResponsible Person
Educational Leadership Team Diploma Children's Services |
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Want to work with us? Apply at the links below
The Little School Preschool Inc is a proud member of the STABBB Director's networking group.
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If you are interested in joining an eclectic team with multiple training and professional development opportunities forward your cover letter and resume to director@thelittleschool.org.au
or apply directly online links on the left. Minimum requirements
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