Early Childhood Education Centre Leader

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Haines Attract for The Salvation Army Full time
Early Childhood Education Centre Leader - Mt Wellington

About us:

Our Mt Wellington centre is a beautiful purpose-built and newly renovated home away from home for up to 45 tamariki, including 10 under twos. We value small groups, great ratios and focus on supporting our families with wraparound services. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Early Childhood Education Leader to join our team as our Centre Leader. You will be joining a kind, caring and empathetic team working in a small, home-like environment, within a community hub.

We offer an exceptionally competitive salary and a generous, benefit-packed Collective Agreement which includes discounted childcare, First Aid Certification, Flu vaccination, Teacher Registration, Teacher Only Days and loads of non-contact time.

You will be responsible for:

Building, maintaining and leading a team of kaiako. Supporting staff to ensure tamariki, parents and whānau enjoy a positive learning environment where best practice is followed. This includes being responsible for the financial viability, educational quality and missional opportunities of the centre. You will work with tamariki, parents, whānau, kaiako and will support staff to provide a warm, safe, loving and learner-friendly environment where tamariki thrive. Additionally, you will build/maintain connections with the wider Salvation Army and other community services to provide wraparound support for the ECE community.

Key tasks:

  • Leadership
  • Curriculum guidance and implementation
  • Management of team including rostering, maintaining ratios and staffing levels
  • Health and Safety
  • Mission support
  • Minimum two years experience in leading a team (flexible for the right candidate) and the ability to work cohesively within a team
  • Excellent knowledge of MOE, ERO, and teacher registration requirements and standards for Early Childhood Education
  • Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds
  • Computer competent with a working knowledge of Discover (or other child software management system)
  • Sound problem solving, decision making, planning and evaluation skills
  • Sound budgeting and financial understanding of Early Childhood Education centres
  • Sympathy toward and support of the aims of The Salvation Army.
  • Time and desk management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and keep track of work in progress and meet deadlines.

You will be:

  • Passion, drive and commitment to providing high quality Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experienced, natural leader who can inspire, motivate and mentor a team
  • Caring nature and desire to make a difference, build community and truly care for people

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or equivalent qualification and a current teaching practicing certificate
  • First Aid Training
  • Full Drivers License

Our offer to you:

  • Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
  • Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
  • TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
  • Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
  • Subsidised flu vaccinations
  • Paid First Aid and Teacher Registration
  • Exciting professional development opportunities and career pathways.
  • Free car parking

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is permanent/full time beginning in March 2025 and hours worked will be 40 per week (Negotiable for the right candidate)

The starting salary for this role is $101,120

We look forward to receiving your application.

Reference # 10708

Posted on 04 Feb 2025

Closes on 19 Feb 2025 23:03

Location(s) Auckland

Expertise Children's Work - Corps or Community Based

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