At Imagine Childcare and Preschool Blueridge Park, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators, leaders, and team members share the responsibility for ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.

As part of the Centre Leadership Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and developing Educators & Teachers in your centre!

Our management team are off the floor, in a non-contact position! Working with the Centre Director and Operations Support Manager, you will be provided with ample support!

This is a permanent position, working Monday - Friday, 5 days, 37.5 hours a week

About your new role

• Assist with managing day-to-day operations in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.

• Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our dedicated staff.

• Effectively handling and supporting the centre's staffing rosters and financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.

• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community, and all stakeholders.

• Actively participating in attracting, converting, and retaining families through effective management of tours, enrolments, and orientation in collaboration with our Enrolments Team.

About you

• Hold a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director in an early childhood setting.

• Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma qualifications

• Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). 

• The ability to implement stimulating programs, and develop a curriculum based on the children's interests and the EYLF.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.

• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into daily operations.

What Grow can offer you

• Above award wages, rewarding you!

• 10% ECEC Retention Grant ontop of a competitive wage!

• $500 sign on bonus, welcoming you the right way!

• $500 end of probation bonus, recognising your milestone!

• Wages paid weekly!

• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees

• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!

• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

• Free annual certifications in Flu shot, First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis.

• Free annual Child Protection Training.

• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.

• The opportunity to shape the centre into success.

• Innovative learning settings to foster strong pedagogical practice.

• Paid professional development and leadership programs.

• Growth opportunities within our fast-growing company.

• A friendly and supportive management team.

How To Apply:

This exciting opportunity won't last long! Apply Today to embark on a journey that rewards your excellence! Or please send your resume and cover letter to emp•••••••@imagineelc.com.au with the subject line Blueridge Park - Assistant Director