Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten
Childcare Room Leader – North Geelong
Norlane, 3214, Geelong, Victoria
Early Childhood Education & Care / Educator (Childcare Worker Diploma Level)
Full time
Posted 06/04/2025
Closed 06/05/2025
Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten (MONTESSORI MINDS PTY LTD) in North Geelong, is seeking a full time Room Leader with the right attitude and passion for working with children with at 3-4 years of relevant experience and a minimum of a Diploma qualification or equivalent Early Childhood Education and Care in substantial experience.
Benefits
Great work/life balance, flexible roster
Make a real difference in the lives of young children
Become a part of passionate and dedicated team
Salary of$73,500 - $80,000 + super
Tasks & responsibilities
- Leading, managing, and motivating appointed room staff to achieve the objectives of the Centre and support staff in their development
- Develop the Children’s Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines). Write up the program, co-operating with the Children’s needs with staff input.
- Making lessons captivating and enjoyable for individuals and small groups of children
- Delivering consistent high-quality practice of the National Quality Framework
- Ensure that records are maintained accurately for each child in care
- Promote positive parent, centre and staff relationships.
- Maintain compliance with the OH&S Policy, ensure a safe environment is maintained for children and staff.
- Play a central role in creating an engaging and enriching learning environment.
- Collaborate with families to understand each child's needs and interests.
Qualifications & experience
- Minimum of Diploma or equivalent Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current Working With Children (WWC) Check.
- Current First Aid and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
- At least 3-4 years of experience in highly relevant role required.
- Competency in the above tasks and duties.
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience as a Room leader in a childcare setting.
- Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Current First Aid and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates, Current Working with Children's Check.
- A passion for delivering quality inclusive childcare.
- Flexible and personal approach.
- Able to work in a team and lead a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Great time management and organisation skills.
About Company
Montessori Minds Childcare and Kindergarten aims to provide quality Montessori education to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, nurturing each child’s full potential and drawing out the best from their mind, body and soul.