Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training) Full time We are a family-owned and operated long day care centre.We aim for children to be inspired by natural and comfortable surroundings, which in turn, builds confidence and resilience to help them branch out and reach for the stars!We are an innovative, family-owned, early learning centre located in a quiet street next to a State School. We have embarked on our Journey of adventure to provide inspiration, wonder, and delight for all our little friends.Our Centre has just been built and is fully equipped with modern resources and a host of learning opportunities for children, creating stimulating play spaces for everyone. The beautiful classrooms will be filled with natural light and warmth with many outdoor adventures featuring fully equipped adventure playgrounds.We are seeking a skilled center director, with a minimum of 5 years' experience, who shares our belief in creating a positive and happy childhood for each of our friends.We prefer you to have some operational experience and be an advocate for the highest quality care and education for our children, whilst supporting families and the local community. Combined with a high-quality understanding of early childhood and a passion to grow, together, we guide and nurture our friends, to flourish and aim for the stars!This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey and become an inspirational leader in a child's life. We will also welcome any suggestions you bring to us to help improve our current operation.Our Center is dedicated and committed to children by creating a team that: Prides itself on being passionate and focused on creating fun and inclusive environments for all to enjoy.Is ready to embark on an amazing developmental journey, providing inspirational pathways at every turn.Seeks to view the world from a child's eye and creates magical adventures that inspire and ignite the imagination of everyone.Adapts different teaching strategies to bring out the very best in every child, where critical thinking, problem solving and knowledge and understanding of the world is encouraged from an early age.Creates and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with families and local community links.Respects and acknowledges Educator input, with every team member having something to provide to the team, where all ideas and inspirations are acknowledged.We require the following qualifications to be held by our team members: Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor qualificationsCurrent Blue CardCurrent First Aid and CPR – desirableWe would love the successful applicant to have the following skill sets: Time management and communication skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A commitment to best practice and early years learning.Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to mentoring team members.An understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law & Regulations and the Assessment and Rating Process.An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.Demonstrated ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.Remuneration: $100,000 + super to start plus annual reviews$5,000 sign on bonus paid after the 6 months' probation periodYearly performance bonuses based on occupancy and staff management only. The application must have been in employment a minimum of 12 months after the probationary period.Quarterly discretionary bonuses on top of the yearly bonus after 12 months of employment50% Staff discount off the gap fee if children attend the center.Free Fire Safety training yearlyFree Safe Sleep Training (SIDS QLD) yearlyFree ACA Yearly membership yearlyFree Yearly Team Building & Professional Development days like Sip & PaintFree Members Conference at the Gold Coast over 2 days one night including Garla Dinner. Partners welcome to join the weekend just not the conference or dinner.Benefits of joining our team include: Family-owned centre with high levels of respect shown throughout.Mentoring to provide encouragement for professional development and opportunities to network with Educators within the local community.Regular morning teas and lunches are provided to all staff each month by the owners.TIL being provided for attending staff Team Meetings (which can be used by Educators to enjoy a half day/ early finish) with food and drink provided at each meeting.We pride ourselves on effective team collaboration, to enhance this, we explore team building opportunities, at team meetings, as well as external team building activities, out of hours for everyone to enjoy!Educator birthdays are celebrated each year with a homemade cake.All expenses paid dinner and drinks, to celebrate the year gone by, as well as an individual end of year gift hamper or gift cards for each Educator to enjoy.Start Date: Ideally by the end of November at the latest however can be flexible for the right candidate.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Director?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?How many years of people management experience do you have?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr