Educational Leader

Posted by Parkdale Family and Children's Centre on 13 Jan 2022

Organisation Parkdale Family and Children's Centre
For Provider Kingston City Council
Closing date 24.01.2022
Primary role Other
Position type Full-time
Location Parkdale
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Parkdale Family and Children's centre is a not for profit Council run centre. We are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standards, offer above award pay and conditions, excellent resources and a supportive leadership team. What we can offer As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. The City of Kingston has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer. How to Apply If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position, click on the Apply button above to submit your application. For further information please see the attached Position Description or contact the Senior Coordinator of the Parkdale Family and Children's Centres on 9586 0900 or Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre 8782 1200. Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences are encouraged to apply. To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal. City of Kingston Council have aligned ourselves with the Chief Health Officer’s COVID – 19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 5) and subsequent COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (No. 7) and as such require vaccinations for all workers.
Work Days of the Role Monday to Friday
Hours of Work of the Role 8.30-5 with flexibility
Description Educational Leader Parkdale 
  • Join our leading Early Years Family and Children’s Centre Team
  • 1 Permanent full-time role available
  • Lead the Early Years Program to provide outstanding education and care within our community
  • Work in an environment with excellent team culture and conditions
  • Work at a service rated Exceeding the National Quality Standards and driven by continuing to deliver the highest quality programs
  About us Our Family and Children’s Centres provide high quality childcare, kindergarten programs and Maternal and Child Health services. The Centres are purpose built, state of the art facilities which provide a vibrant and welcoming environment.   The role We currently have a permanent full time Educational Leader opportunity within the Childcare Program at Parkdale Family and Children’s Centre. This is a primarily non-contact role. Reporting to the Centre Coordinator, your role is to:
  • Lead the Early Years Education team to deliver a high quality Educational program which is tailored to the children’s individual interests.
  • Contribute to the development and ongoing implementation and review of the centres Quality Improvement Plan.
  • Support the staff to ensure a high level of health and safety standards are maintained at all times
About you You will be an engaging and inspiring leader, who works in a collaborative partnership with the Early Years Educators and leadership team to provide a high quality Early Years program. The ideal candidate will have:
  • A strong passion for delivering high quality, innovative programs in early childhood
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Experience in delivering high quality educational programs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements include:
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood (0-8) or equivalent;
  • Minimum 5 years early childhood experience;
  • Current Level 2 First Aid with current CPR;
  • First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis;
  • Child Protection;
  • Working with Children’s Check;
  • First Aid Management of Asthma (Desirable).
Qualifications Requirements include:
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood (0-8) or equivalent;
  • Minimum 5 years early childhood experience;
  • Current Level 2 First Aid with current CPR;
  • First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis;
  • Child Protection;
  • Working with Children’s Check;
  • First Aid Management of Asthma (Desirable).
Requirements VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award Individual EBA

Contact Name
Jayda Tressider
Email
Application Procedure
Apply through Council's careers portal https://kingstoncareers.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?enc=XFKtLWwcp3Y0Z2ecxQ9%2FialmBd7ub0DZRqHnI8kZxWbPwDn0RLala6WlJceO1VCQzbk5qknQY5w4rWG0k4nDFh3tTOzUyMjLOifm6EethjTZL%2F98QRHzEM7APsRduJmY

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