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About the Role
As a Room Leader at Young Academics, you will lead a team of educators to provide high-quality, inclusive education and care. You’ll inspire others through your experience, work closely with assistant educators and ensure every child in your care feels safe, supported and inspired to learn. You will create meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. Compliance and child safety are the highest priorities, and you will be expected to uphold child-safe practices in all aspects of your role. You will also collaborate with fellow educators to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families and the wider community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an inclusive and innovative program.
- Apply approved learning frameworks (EYLF) that promote each child's identity, connection to community, wellbeing, learning confidence, and communication skills.
- Maintain a safe environment, proactively managing risks and adhering to health and hygiene protocols.
- Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements.
- Lead by example in all interactions, fostering a respectful and collaborative team culture.
- Partner with families to support their children's development and education goals.
- Build & maintain clear and accurate communication within the team, children and families, and nurture professional, supportive and respectful relationships.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 months of demonstrated Room Leader experience in planning, documentation, and implementing programs for children 0-6 years with regards to current pedagogies and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and sector regulations.
- Current First Aid training and CPR Certificate.
- Valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check.
- Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices.
- Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training.
- Provide a minimum of two professional referees.
- Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you.
Skills
- Planning
- Documentation
- Implementing programs
- EYLF
- NQS
- Sector regulations
- First Aid
- CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Child Safe Organisation practices
- Inclusive practices
- National Child Safety Training
- Communication
Location
- Canterbury Service
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday between 6:30 am - 6 pm (rotating roster)
Experience Level
- Minimum 12 months of demonstrated Room Leader experience
Education Level
- Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Bachelor's in Early Education and Care
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.