The right person for this position will have strong people skills, early childhood experiences, be agile and adaptable.
The Role - Assistant Service Director
The Assistant Service Director is essential in the success of the day-to-day management of a large Early Childhood Service.
This is a unique opportunity as this position supports both the educational and management teams. The role serves as a stepping stone for future career growth, with opportunities to advance as the company grows. Orchard Early Learning Centres has a further 10 centres in the pipeline across Sydney.
Our philosophies are centred around Sustainability – Paddock to Plate – RIE & Adventurous Play
While you'll be hands-on across all the rooms, you'll also have dedicated non-contact time to assist with mentoring, coaching and administrative duties.
Your day will involve:
- Working with and alongside 2 Service Directors to manage the daily responsibilities of running and maintaining a large service
- Supported by our administrative assistant team
- Be an advocate for best practices for children
- Motivating, supporting and working in partnership with the team
- Deliver a best practice educaring approach to educational programs for children
- Having a thorough knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards
- Assist with conducting parent and new staff tours
- Assist with roster and day-to-day management of staff
- Developing and maintaining relationships with families and members of the community to maintain/increase the centre's occupancy
- Involved in inspiring the team through educational leadership
- This role will have 2 days of non-contact day
Orchard Early Learning Centre Kirrawee offers a fresh approach to early learning, drawing on the natural environment to inspire children to become discoverers, learners and thinkers – holistically preparing them for a life of learning and wellbeing. The Centre operates from 6.30am - 6.30pm, and is split across two distinct floors, nursery and preschool. Orchard ELC Kirrawee offers an amazing outdoor play area, an open floor plan with designated areas for play and learning, state of the art designed building and fantastic staff support. We are located a short walk from Kirrawee train station and opposite South Village on Oak Road in Kirrawee.
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