Room Leaders (Early Childhood Centre)
Job No:
62310
Location:
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
- Use your experience to join a leading NFP organisation in this pivotal education role!
- Work for a community-focused company that truly values its employees!
- Enjoy attractive remuneration and benefits!
- If you are diploma qualified or above, this is the role for you!
About the Organisation
Formed in 1991, Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women’s Resource Centre is an internationally recognised not-for-profit community organisation offering peace and safety to the women of the Fitzroy Valley in Western Australia.
The centre is a vocal advocate for the rights and dreams of the women from the area’s four main language groups; Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri and Wangkatjungka, with units ranging from social enterprise initiatives and art therapy to mentoring, child care, health education, community gardening, legal advice and political advocacy.
Through its creative and innovative leadership and effective advocacy for the rights of women, Marninwarntikura has brought together a team of dedicated Indigenous and non-indigenous staff committed to maintaining a resource centre to be a vehicle for change.
Baya Gawiy Children & Family Centre is dedicated to the approaches embedded in the Early Years Learning Framework, while also drawing upon the Reggio Emilia Approach in developing its curriculum and practices.
About the Opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Room Leaders to join the Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women's Resource Centre team in Fitzroy Crossing, WA.
In these roles you will be responsible for providing educational leadership, staff mentoring, quality improvement and ensuring the legal compliance of the Early Childhood Learning Unit.
Reporting to the Unit Coordinator, some of your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Planning a developmentally appropriate educational program which fosters the social, emotional, cognitive, physical and aesthetic growth of each child in collaboration with other educators;
- Creating flexible environments that support learning through play and inquiry, enabling children to engage, reflect, experiment and discover;
- Working sensitively with children experiencing psycho-social challenges;
- Participating in the creation, development and evaluation of curriculum;
- Ensuring regulatory requirements are maintained and working towards continuous improvement; and
- Ensuring a respectful incorporation of local language, symbols and artwork.
To be successful in these roles, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or above) in Early Childhood, approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. You’ll couple this with demonstrated experience in a similar position, preferably in long day care service.
Marninwarntikura is seeking applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to early intervention and the learning styles of children aged 0-4 years. The children attending the centre are living with a broad spectrum of issues, particularly developmental, making this a challenging yet deeply rewarding role.
You will be required to quickly adapt to changing situations and to demonstrate a resilient and calm demeanour. An expert approach to leading children will be your best asset as you work to build a positive and nurturing environment for learning.
You’ll confidently use your problem solving and organisational skills in your duties and will use your relationship management experience to effectively liaise with and participate in the community. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and a willingness to take guidance from the cultural leaders in the community.
Importantly, you'll be experienced in child-directed learning and special education and will be confident in working with children to build their pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills in a fun and engaging manner.
Additionally, you'll require a current driver's licence and possess (or have the ability to obtain) a Working with Children Check WA.
This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young children and their families as they start their educational journey.
About the Benefits
For your hard work you will receive an attractive base salary circa $65,000, with the full package valued at circa $80,000. You will also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 2 weeks additional remote leave over December/January
- District allowance of $3946
- $2000 annual airfare subsidy after your first 12 months
- Travel relocation cost up to $2000; and
- Subsidised rent
In addition, you will enjoy working within a flexible work environment and with a friendly and supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the local community.
This is your chance to take on a vital community-focused education role - Apply Now!