Our Pakenham centre is looking for a passionate and motivated Room Leader to work in our beautiful Gumnuts classroom (12-24 months old room)!Connect, Learn & Grow with AspireAt Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children; it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.About the CentreProgressing from the Nursery through to our 3- & 4-year-old Kindergarten programs, our Pakenham centre has 7 spacious learning rooms specifically designed for each age group and development. This allows them to learn at their own pace, whilst engaging with their peers and building the necessary social skills to help with their transition to school.Why Aspire?Beautiful state of the art centre and resourcesAccess to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education CentreOpportunities for professional development and networkingSupportive culture and management teamGrowing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progressionThe Opportunity & ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with a team of educators and the Centre Manager, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues and the community. You will be responsible for developing and implementing an innovative early learning program, which will be reflective of current early years thinking and practices. As a Room Leader, you will be contributing to the implementation and adoption of the Aspire guidelines.About youDegree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Early Childhood education & care with proven experience in a similar roleMust be available to work rotating shifts between 6.30am and 6.30pm - 5 days a weekKnowledge and understanding of Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards and EYLFAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentLead, inspire and motivate a team of educatorsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalPassion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality careCurrent Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers CertificateIf you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?How many years' experience do you have as a room leader?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have professional child care experience?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators. Each child’s journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child’s individual needs.We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.Join our team and be a part of our journey!
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