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About the Role
Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs while mentoring and developing a team of educators. Guide quality practice in line with the National Quality Framework and ensure developmentally appropriate, engaging, and inclusive programs. Influence children's learning outcomes, build a strong team, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and oversee high-quality educational programs that reflect the needs and interests of children and families.
- Mentor and guide educators in curriculum development, documentation, and reflective practices.
- Foster strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, educators, and the community.
- Support compliance with the National Law, Regulations, and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Lead the development and execution of the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Champion the YA Evolution (0–4 years) and Transition to School (4–5 years) Programs.
- Model and promote Young Academics’ core values in everyday practice.
- Engage in regular reflective practice and professional development.
- Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements.
Requirements
- Advocate for early childhood and Young Academics Early Learning Centre
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the EYLF, National Law, and Regulations.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Valid, paid Working with Children Check
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience in an early childhood setting.
- Ability to inspire and build educator capacity through professional development and reflective practices.
- Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing in a culturally inclusive, respectful environment.
- Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices
- Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training
- Provide a minimum of two professional referees.
- Undergo reference checks, WWCC verification, and prohibition/statutory notice checks.
Skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Documentation
- Reflective practices
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Professional development
- Child safety
- Cultural inclusivity
Location
- Yagoona
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
About the Company
- Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales.
- At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care.
- Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns.