Balmain Care for Kids Hiring for Qualified Room Leader Job at Balmain Full Time

Your new company
Balmain Care For Kids has been supporting children and families for 25 years. We deliver high-quality care and education and also provide an integrated service, which includes family support services and early intervention. In a diverse environment, we strive to enable each child to reach their full potential. With a high value placed on children’s holistic growth and education, the right person must have a similar philosophy and vision.

The organisation has 2 long day care centres and an OOSH centre in close proximity and works collaboratively to support all families. With natural outdoor surroundings, the organisation has a focus on sustainability. We also have unique indoor “outdoor” areas purpose-built to cater for those rainy days.

We are seeking an experienced Room Leader to lead one of our rooms within our Nursery campus, which has 5 learning classrooms that cater for children between the ages of birth to 3 years.

Your new role
As Room Leader you will be in charge of the day to day management of this learning room, supporting the centre’s holistic educational focus and embedding your own philosophy into the environment. We are advocates of allowing children to make decisions as capable and confident learners.

You will be confident in mentoring and inspiring an experienced team of educators, using your skills to promote a collaborative and positive atmosphere within your team and centre-wide.

This is a full-time position and you will be supported in your role by a highly experienced Management team, consisting of Centre Directors, a full-time Education Leader, Compliance officer, and Area Manager who will be able to support you with your own professional and career development goals.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience as a Room Leader (preferred but not essential),
• ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification,
• A current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates,
• A dedication to inclusive practices and working with children and families,
• Strong leadership and management skills,
• Excellent communication Skills,
• Understanding of OWNA (preferred but not essential),
• Proficient computer literacy skills,
• Outstanding knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

What you’ll get in return

• Strong Salary Package
• Supportive Management team
• Supportive Professional Development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Child care assistance
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Free drinks
• Free food
• Professional development assistance
• Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Additional daily cleaning practices, QR sign in, strict illness policy for children and educators, and daily temperature checks.

Education:

• Certificate I – IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• Room Leader: 1 year (Preferred)