Education & Child Care Childcare Melbourne Permanent / Full Time 21/10/2024 Brand new centre with state-of-the-art facilities Montessori training provided - prior Montessori experience not essential Supportive Management team with ample opportunities to progress The Company Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With campuses across NSW/ACT, VIC and China, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. For more information see: www.montessoriacademy.com.au Altona Meadows Our Altona Meadows centre showcases seven equipped Montessori classrooms and three dynamic outdoor play areas. Key features of the Montessori classrooms include flexible learning spaces, clearly defined curriculum areas, and a full suite of Montessori Materials designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of each age group. Beyond the classroom, the centre’s outdoor play areas will feature a fixed play equipment, art and craft area, slide, dramatic play area, home corner, gardens, teepee, gross motor activities, and sandpits. The Role Guiding, supporting, and supervising staff, students and volunteers in the room Deliver inspiring Montessori early learning experiences for the children Developing the Children's Program Ensuring a safe environment is maintained for staff and children Ensuring accurate records are kept in regard to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication Liaising with families Maintaining observations and records of individual children's progress Essential criteria Aligned with Montessori Academy Core Values Degree in Early Childhood Education/Teacher (or ACECQA equivalent) Experience working as a Room Leader in an early childhood setting Current Working with Children Check First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment Strong understanding of the importance of family communications Commitment to the holistic development of their class What we offer Fantastic training and development programs (ECT sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.) Excellent career advancement opportunities Programming time Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses) Generous budgets for resources Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you To apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at jobsmontessoriacademy.com.au.