La Anchor Pty is currently seeking committed room leader, lead educators and child care workers that are currently studying or would like to study their Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Employer sponsorships and employer paid traineeship options available for suitable candidates. Multiple positions available within various centers. We are growing and at present have small centers that are committed to building quality and trusted early childhood education center that embraces the small community connections. 

We value the hard-working team that are already in place and are looking to expand and grow with new centers under construction in the areas. Our new team members will be joining our experienced team in inspiring children to learn and grow through play. We aim to be an extension of the home by providing an environment where children feel loved, accepted and secure, as well as establishing strong relationships with our families and the wider community. We are dedicated to developing, implementing and evaluating an educational program that is in line with the National Quality Framework - Early Years Learning Framework.

Our educators are all provided with flexible and family friendly working options that range from half day shifts, lunch cover, rostered day off etc. The service operates between 6:00am and 6:00pm depending on the locations. 

What you need: 

• Current resume with references
• Current working with children card (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID012 (or willing to obtain soon after commencement)

Benefits

• Sponsorship and free traineeship (upskill to Diploma) available for the right candidate. 
• Attractive salary.
• Flexible working hours.

Task & responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Center, including the ability to keep on top of and perform daily administration tasks.
• Effective communication with parents and caregivers and ability to develop relationships within the center.
• Ensure the highest quality of education and care is transferred throughout the Center by supporting and upholding the Center's policies, procedures, philosophy, and regulations.
• Ensuring daily activities are implemented and observations are made and recorded whilst providing leadership and guidance to a team of assistants and trainees.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of children's allergy and medical conditions, responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
• Ability to keep on top of tasks with effective time management skills.
• Planning and implementing programs and activities to develop the physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of young children.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Monitor children during outdoor activities and interact with the children to enhance their learning.
• Responsible for safety and physical wellbeing of children under 5; be observant of hazards and remove them or report them immediately to management.
• Ensure regular communication and maintain, grow and nurture good positive relationships with parents, peers and families.

Qualification & experience

• Formal qualifications preferred with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• If you do not have formal qualifications, further years of work experience may be required.