Educational Leader
- Lead and support educators and team leaders at Congress Childcare Centres to deliver high-quality, culturally safe early childhood education and health development services.
- Apply the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Abecedarian Approach Australia model, while mentoring staff and supporting children's learning and development.
- Work with the Centre Manager, families and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen family engagement and children's enrolment, participation and attendance.
Early Years - Alice Springs, NT
Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
- Base Salary: $91,903 - $95,335 (p.a.)
(Plus Worker Retention Payment) - Total Effective Package: $113,582 - $117,461 (p.a.)*
- Full Time Contract
About the role
The Educational Leader is responsible for providing high quality leadership and support to the Congress Childcare Centre’s. This position will ensure the provision of high-quality education and health development services to children within a cultural safety framework. The Educational Leader will also work in accordance with National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework based on the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) early childhood model. The position includes mentor and supporting the Team Leaders and Educators to deliver stimulating learning activities and develop strong relationships with children, their families and the community.
Congress has a strong focus on cultural safety and working within a bi-cultural model. The Educational lead will work with the Centre Manager to ensure the delivery of supportive, culturally appropriate primary healthcare and build on existing positive relationships with Aboriginal families to ensure; regular family engagement, increased enrolments, and increased children’s participation and attendance.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:
- Qualification(s) in Early Childhood Diploma or Teaching Qualification or equivalent as recognized in the National Quality Standards with experience working in the industry.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply information about how children learn and develop in practical ways.
- Ability to interpret and apply information provided about a diverse range of positive teaching strategies that meet the individual learning styles of the different children.
- Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and an understanding of the National Quality Standards.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the application of an effective child health development program with successful outcomes.
- Ability to contribute as an active team member to all aspects of the functioning of the Childcare Centre and demonstrate leadership in a team environment.
- Current NT Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
- Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
- Competitive salaries.
- Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
- Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
- Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
- District allowance.
*Total effective package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.
Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.
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