We are hiring for a room leader. The position duties include:

• Responsible for the guidance/support/direction/discipline and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers working within the Childcare service.
• Mentoring students on practical placement. Provide verbal and written feedback to aid reflective learning.
• To develop the Children’s Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines). Write up the program, co-operating with staff and Children’s needs.
• In compliance with the OH&S Policy, ensure a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
• To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication. The appropriate books/records are to be checked on a regular basis to ensure ongoing compliance.
• To ensure staff are aware of current thinking and practice in early childhood education, and service delivery.
• To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings.
• To co-operate and communicate effectively with parents about their child-care needs.
• To promote good parent / Centre relationships.
• To promote and maintain positive working relationships with other staff.
• To actively support and co-operate with other staff in their child-care duties.
• To encourage parental involvement in the Childcare program.
• To maintain observations and records of individual children’s progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.

Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood required + 5 years experience