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VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced Child Care Worker (Group Leader) to join our clients' restaurant in Moorina. Our client, Montessori Works looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team, with strong communication skills.

Purpose of the Role

The Childcare Group Leader plays a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children, fostering their holistic development. This position is responsible for leading a team of educators, designing and implementing engaging curriculum, and building strong partnerships with families to ensure exceptional care and learning experiences for every child. The Group Leader acts as a mentor to their team, a guide for children, and a key point of contact for families, embodying the centre's commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

Key Duties:

-Lead and supervise the daily care and education of children, ensuring all aspects of their daily routine, hygiene, and well-being are managed effectively and in line with all centre policies and regulatory standards.

-Guide and mentor a team of educators to collaboratively plan and deliver a dynamic, child-centred curriculum that meets the developmental and learning needs of all children.

-Design and implement engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that are supported by the preparation of appropriate materials and an organized, safe, and stimulating environment.

-Manage and guide children's social development and behavior through the implementation of positive and respectful strategies that foster empathy and self-regulation.

-Observe, document, and assess children's learning and progress to inform individualised support and continuous program improvement, ensuring a focus on the emotional, social, intellectual, and creative growth of each child.

-Foster open and collaborative communication with families, providing regular updates on their child's progress and actively engaging them in the centre community

-Ensure adherence to all operational and regulatory requirements, including the National Quality Framework (NQF), by serving as the go-to resource for your team and providing constructive feedback to promote best practices.

-Cultivate an inclusive and equitable learning environment that celebrates diversity and supports children and families from all backgrounds.

-Collaborate with senior management and external professionals to address complex needs and concerns, ensuring a coordinated approach to supporting children and families.

-Actively participate in ongoing professional development and lead by example in integrating new research and innovative teaching methodologies to continuously enhance the quality of the educational program.

Qualification & Skills:

-Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred).

-Montessori training or experience in a Montessori setting is highly desirable.

-Previous experience working with young children in a child care or educational setting.

-Strong understanding of child development and the Montessori philosophy.

-Patience, empathy, and a passion for fostering young children's growth.

-Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

-Ability to observe, assess, and document children's progress.

-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

-Must pass background checks and meet all state/federal licensing requirements.

Conduct: Employee must at all time act honestly and in a manner that is consistent with the statues of his position.

Remuneration: $75,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation

If you are interested and think you will be a good fit for this role, please apply.