POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Be responsible for management of the day-to-day operation of the assigned room, including providing leadership and support to educators and staff within your team in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
•  In collaboration with the Educational Leader assist with the development, implementation and reflection of the educational program to provide a high quality program for all children and families
•  Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children
•  In the absence of the Director/Nominated Supervisor undertake responsibilities as per the Responsible Person policy and procedure for the day-to-day management of the Service

Educational Program & Practice Key Tasks:

• ensure Growing Minds ELC facilitates a play-based learning environment and develops learning programs responsive to children’s ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners 
• work with the Educational Leader to implement the successful planning, implementation and reflection of a program for the service that is reflective of an approved learning framework; the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP) 
• ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the approved learning framework (EYLF or MTOP) to help children develop: o a strong sense of their identity o connections with their world o strong sense of wellbeing o confidence and involvement in their learning; and o effective communication skills 
•  assist in the collection, recording and evaluation of children’s records and observations, as required under the National Quality Standard and regulatory authority and ensure all educators within the service comply with these requirements 
•  implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity 
•  be proactive in ensuring currency in best early childhood practice 
•  in collaboration with the Director/ Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader contribute to the development, implementation and update of the Quality Improvement Plan for the service, 
•  develop an educational program based on knowledge of each individual child 
•  ensure the documentation of children’s developmental needs, interests, experiences and participation in the educational program in a variety of ways 
•  ensure the assessment of children’s developmental progress against the learning outcomes, establishing further learning goals 
•  work with children, families and educators and staff to achieve optimal learning and developmental outcomes 
•  in conjunction with the Educational Leader, make curriculum decisions that uphold all children’s rights in consultation with relevant stakeholders; children, families, educators/ staff and management

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a leadership role 
•  Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018).