Educational Leader

What we offer: Competitive above award wages with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year Paid Parental Leave program for all ongoing employees (after 12 months service) Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres  Paid staff meetings Paid professional development Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual bestchance conference day Opportunities to attend networks and communities of practice Beautiful modern facility with plenty of parking bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking an individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families to work alongside the team at Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre.  This is an exciting full-time opportunity for an Educational Leader who has a positive and proactive mindset to undertake a pedagogical leadership and mentoring role across the service. The Educational Leader has an influential role and will show effective leadership by inspiring and motivating in a positive, capacity building culture.  The applicant will be able to demonstrate effective reflective practice strategies which ensures best practice and continuous improvement exist at the service. As a values-based employer, bestchance educators are provided with mentoring, advice and support to extend their practice and achieve their professional goals by the Early Years Management team and wider bestchance organisation. This position is a wonderful opportunity for the successful applicant to create a collegial culture and make an impact in the lives of children and families in the Armstrong Creek community.  Job Details: Title: Educational Leader Location: Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre: 46-70 Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217 Total Hours: 38 hours per week You will stand out if you: have experience in a early childhood environment, working within a strength-based and family centred approach desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families a genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment an ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds. In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role: completed a Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent recognised by ACECQA hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting) successfully completed ‘Protecting Children - Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector’ training have a well-developed understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations Applications: Applications for this position close on 19 February 2024 If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the team at careers@bestchance.org.au bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people Educational Leader PD