Company: Play2Learn Kindy
Job Title: Childcare Room Leader
Salary: $73,500 per annum plus super
Hours: Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week)
Location: Leeming WA 6149
About Us
Play2Learn Kindy is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. We focus on fostering the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of each child through a variety of engaging activities.
Role Overview
The Child Care Group Leader is responsible for overseeing a group of children, ensuring their well-being, safety, and developmental needs are met through carefully planned activities. This role requires strong leadership, a caring nature, and a commitment to early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and document an educational program/curriculum for children
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children
• Care for the day to day needs of children
• Responsible for the guidance, support, direction and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers working within the room
• Delegate required tasks to staff
• Program for the group
• Organise equipment and materials for the group’s planned daily activities
• Observe children’s behaviour and guiding their social development
• In compliance with the centre and safety policy, ensure a safe and hygienic environment is maintained at all times for staff and children, with particular attention to children with any conditions or special requirements
• Ensure that accurate records and reports are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
• Ensure staff is aware of current thinking and practice in early childhood education, and service delivery
• Liaise with families in regards to the day-to-day happenings of the room and child’s progress in encouraging centre relationships with families
• Co-operate and communicate effectively with parents about their child-care needs.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with other staff
• Actively support and co-operate with other staff in their child-care duties
• Maintain observations and records of individual children’s progress, particularly those identified through staff observation
Qualifications
• This position requires a relevant Australian Diploma level qualification or equivalent with 3 years mandatory relevant work experience
• 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role is important for this position
• A current Working with Children Check
• Clear character record is also required for this role
• First Aid Certification
Desirable Attributes
• Passionate about early childhood education
• Creative and energetic approach to engaging with children
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to plan, implement and document a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Follow regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to delegate in an efficient manner
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role.
Play2Learn Kindy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
Job Title: Childcare Room Leader
Salary: $73,500 per annum plus super
Hours: Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week)
Location: Leeming WA 6149
About Us
Play2Learn Kindy is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. We focus on fostering the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of each child through a variety of engaging activities.
Role Overview
The Child Care Group Leader is responsible for overseeing a group of children, ensuring their well-being, safety, and developmental needs are met through carefully planned activities. This role requires strong leadership, a caring nature, and a commitment to early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and document an educational program/curriculum for children
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children
• Care for the day to day needs of children
• Responsible for the guidance, support, direction and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers working within the room
• Delegate required tasks to staff
• Program for the group
• Organise equipment and materials for the group’s planned daily activities
• Observe children’s behaviour and guiding their social development
• In compliance with the centre and safety policy, ensure a safe and hygienic environment is maintained at all times for staff and children, with particular attention to children with any conditions or special requirements
• Ensure that accurate records and reports are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
• Ensure staff is aware of current thinking and practice in early childhood education, and service delivery
• Liaise with families in regards to the day-to-day happenings of the room and child’s progress in encouraging centre relationships with families
• Co-operate and communicate effectively with parents about their child-care needs.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with other staff
• Actively support and co-operate with other staff in their child-care duties
• Maintain observations and records of individual children’s progress, particularly those identified through staff observation
Qualifications
• This position requires a relevant Australian Diploma level qualification or equivalent with 3 years mandatory relevant work experience
• 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role is important for this position
• A current Working with Children Check
• Clear character record is also required for this role
• First Aid Certification
Desirable Attributes
• Passionate about early childhood education
• Creative and energetic approach to engaging with children
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to plan, implement and document a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Follow regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to delegate in an efficient manner
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role.
Play2Learn Kindy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
