Child Care Group Leader

At Kangaroo Island Children's Services Child Care Inc, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Our mission is to support the growth and development of each child through engaging activities and compassionate care.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Child Care Group Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a group of children, planning and implementing educational activities, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. You will be leading your team of passionate Educators to develop and implement enriching programs for ages 0-5. You will work alongside our Educational Leader and will be a valued part of Management team. You will develop strong relationships and engagement with the children in your care, transparent and caring partnerships with the families, while being a positive role model, engaged leader, active contributor, and mentor to your team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of programs which reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and teaching decisions to assist children by scaffolding learning and achieving goals and elements of the outcomes, principles and practices
  • Ensure curriculum decision making contributes to each child’s learning and assist children to enhance their connection with the community, develop wellbeing and confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators
  • Deliver a program which is relevant to individual children’s current knowledge and provide scaffolding for learning
  • Maintain supplies and equipment levels for the room or service in accordance with the service’s policies
  • Guide the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths and abilities
  • Plan and facilitate the inclusion of children with additional needs, including children with disabilities, children with complex health support needs, Aboriginal children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • Develop strong relationships with children at the service
  • Ensure each child has a sense of belonging, being and becoming within the service
  • Monitor the progress of individual children, evaluating and modifying teaching to cater for current needs
  • Share information with families on the progress of children’s learning and development as well as transition to school information
  • Ensure that the environment is safe, supportive, stimulating and educational for children
  • Ensure a high standard of hygiene is maintained in compliance with procedures and policies
  • Mentor and teach educators in collaboration with the educational leader using observations, guided discussions and recommendations for professional development to improve curriculum practices and develop pedagogy
  • Maintain educator-to-child ratios and qualifications at all times
  • Lead educators in critical reflection of their practice and the ongoing self-assessment of strengths, identified issues and goals across the service
  • Work in accordance with the Code of Ethics, KICSCC Policies, National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Diploma level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent.
  • At least 1-year relevant work experience
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, families and team members.
  • Child Protection Qualification (required)
  • Current Provide First aid in an Education & Care setting, current CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training (required)
  • Clear Employment Working with Children Check (required)

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary - $67,500.00 - $80,000.00 per annum plus superannuation.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Above award conditions
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications to kics.info3@schools.sa.edu.au

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families!

 

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