Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

The Assistant Director supports our Centre Director in the day-to-day operations and successful running of the Centre. The Assistant Director works to support the team in the development and delivery of high-quality education and care, and actively mentors and develops the broader team.

At Green Leaves Early Learning Centres, we take pride in building innovative and sustainable learning environments in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built centres. 

Our Green Leaves Early Learning Centre, located Parkwood, is our single-story service with a licensed capacity of 80. The service boasts 6 uniquely designed classrooms to enhance the opportunities for learning.

Our service fosters positive and beneficial relationships within, and in the community. On a weekly basis, we offer all-inclusive extra-curricular activities and in-house culinary classes run by our Chef and Kitchen Hand. 

Overall, our culture is calm and encouraging, based on a diverse and collaborative environment for all.

We foster a harmonious relationship with our people - we value your professionalism and passion with rewarding loyalty and achievements. 

About the role

• Work closely with our experienced Centre Director on day-to-day operations, and step up to cover the role in their absence
• Create positive, professional, and genuine relationships with team members, children, and their families
• Leverage your experience as you float between rooms to develop and deliver high standards of educational programs
• Seek perspectives, actively listen, and take on board feedback that further develops ideas or resolves concerns
• Demonstrate that you are warm, compassionate, and gentle with your communication and have strong time management, organisational, written, and verbal skills
• Focus on quality improvement and supporting teams to understand and follow Green Leaves policy and procedure
• Display high levels of initiative and motivation whilst being proactive and flexible with a mature approach
• Be available to work part-time or full-time hours each week, on rotating shifts Monday to Friday between 6.30 am and 6:30 pm 

Essential Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent, or Early Childhood Teaching qualification
• Current Senior First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates
• State-relevant Working with Children Check, Blue Card, or Safety Screening
• Current Child Protection Training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with proven experience juggling a wide range of demands and priorities, and managing time effectively.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Director or a Lead Educator ready to step up into a Centre leadership role
• Knowledge and experience with Qikkids and Educa (or similar equivalent platforms)
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Facebook.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join Green Leaves Parkwood, then please apply now