Early Childhood Educator

The Trustee for Sage Belconnen Trust
Educator / Responsible Person (Day-to-day Management Role)
Location: Belconnen, ACT

About the Role :

The Educator is a person who is always present at a centre based service that is educating and caring for children. In the absence of the Approved Provider and the Nominated Supervisor, a person will be nominated as the Responsible Person for the day-to-day management of the service (PIDTDC).

This role supports high-quality early childhood education while ensuring safe, compliant and effective daily operations of the centre.

Position Objectives :

• Be responsible for management of the day-to-day operation of the assigned room, including providing leadership and support to educators and staff within your team in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
• In collaboration with the Educational Leader assist with the development, implementation and reflection of the educational program to provide a high-quality program for all children and families
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children
• In the absence of the Director or Nominated Supervisor undertake responsibilities as per the Responsible Person policy and procedure for the day-to-day management of the service.

Responsible Person Conditions :

• Have adequate knowledge and understanding of the provision of education and care to children
• Effectively supervise and manage an education and care service
• Consent to the role of the Responsible Person
• Agree and be willing to be placed in day-to-day charge of the education and care service.

Essential Experience :

• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Knowledge of Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018).

Qualifications :

• Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised university (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Accredited Child Protection Training.

About Us :

As working parents ourselves we understand the importance of work life balance and the integral role childcare can play in this area. With this in mind we have designed our service not only on convenience for families but also upholding high expectations in all aspects of our service.

We believe that children deserve the very best and this is seen in the environment we create, our communication, menu, and the commitment of our educators to a high quality program and individualised care.

We have over 20 years experience in the childcare and education industry and are excited by the opportunity to develop from the ground up early childhood centres that will exceed all of our expectations.