Pre-School Director
Job No:
104180
Location:
South West & Inner West Sydney
- Unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to step up into this leadership position!
- Join this community-owned non-profit organisation and be welcomed by a dynamic and supportive team environment!
- Attractive salary package up to $95,000 plus super and leadership allowance!
About Koorana Child and Family Services
Established over 40 years ago, Koorana Child and Family Services Ltd is a community-owned non-profit organisation. They provide inclusive early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. They are passionate about being able to give their clients the support and skills they need to ensure their children can happily and confidently learn, make friends and reach their full potential.
Their mission is to provide learning opportunities to all children and their families in a caring and supportive environment through the provision of early childhood education, intervention and family support in ways that acknowledge and respect all individuals.
Koorana values self-determination, access and equality, mutual respect, collaboration, and ethics & integrity. Our practice is driven by family centred principles, evidence-based best practice, fostering natural community inclusion, quality management, and the key worker model.
About the Opportunity
Koorana Child and Family Services now have an opportunity for a Pre-School Director to join their team on a full-time basis.
You will be responsible for delivering a compliant and high-quality service under State Government regulations and guiding the development and implementation of an inclusive program to ensure the successful participation of all children enrolled in the Preschool.
More specifically, your responsibilities may include (but will not be limited to):
- Working collaboratively with specialist staff to ensure intervention strategies are developed;
- Preparing and maintaining the services Quality Improvement Plan and lead the service;
- Participating in Koorana's intake and allocation processes;
- Implementing individual learning programs in consultation with families;
- Ensuring every child has a feeling of belonging by feeling secure, confident and included in the program; and
- Maintaining effective communication with staff to support the successful delivery of programs.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have University qualifications in Early Childhood Education in addition to previous experience in a role that focused on the inclusion of children with additional needs.
It is essential that you have a sound understanding of early child development and proven experience in implementing evidence-based practice in early childhood education and care.
You will be a proactive and natural leader with great interpersonal skills and be passionate about play-based education.
About the Benefits
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated teacher to step into this exciting leadership role and deliver quality early childhood education, intervention and family support services.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary up to $95,000 (commensurate with skills and experience) plus super and leadership allowance!
In addition, you will join a supportive team of teachers who are passionate about providing the students at Koorana Child and Family Services with high quality, inclusive education.
To join this amazing non-profit who are as passionate about their employees as they are our communities - Apply Now!