Preschool Director
Job No:
139275
Location:
Ulladulla
- Are you an exceptional leader in the early childhood education industry? This is the role for you!
- Work in a well-resourced preschool setting with strong community links!
- Join a team of highly qualified and experienced staff that will support you in this role!
- Enjoy an attractive wage circa $40 - $50 per hour PLUS a great work/life balance in an inclusive workplace culture at a picturesque beachside location!
About Milton Ulladulla Preschool
Milton Ulladulla Preschool is located in the picturesque local beachside town of Ulladulla, about 200 kilometres south of Sydney.
The preschool is the oldest established preschool in the region and has a well-grounded reputation in the area, known for it's amazing culture, quality of learning, care and sustainable practices. The preschool is an employer of choice in the region, evidenced by high rates of staff retention.
Milton Ulladulla Preschool is a community based centre that is ultimately inclusive of everybody, ensuring children within their care receive the best learning and care possible.
Rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards for many years, the centre focuses on the children's interests and needs to support their individual journey and development.
About the Opportunity
Milton Ulladulla Preschool currently has an opportunity for an Experienced Preschool Director / Teacher role. You will be on a permanent 6-month contract (with possibility of extension) in a full-time capacity.
You will be responsible for working with the committee and teaching potentially up to 2 days per week.
More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Working in a preschool setting providing education and care to 35 children per day between the ages of 2-6 years;
- Forming safe, nurturing relationships with all the children attending the preschool;
- Building relationships with parents / caregivers;
- Ensuring the effective day-to-day administrative operations of the preschool; and
- Being responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the centre
About You
To be successful you will require outstanding verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with staff, children and families. You must also be a personable and approachable individual who is passionate about children and their development and you must possess genuine leadership qualities crafted from your past experience.
You will also have the following qualifications and abilities:
- Leadership skills, allowing you to work as an effective team leader;
- A recognised degree with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA);
- A current Working With Children Check; and
- Current first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications
About the Benefits
Working at Milton Ulladulla will provide you with a fantastic level of work/life balance and great working conditions where you will feel empowered.
You will be working regular school hours, allowing you plenty of time to relax with your family and take in the best of what Ulladulla and the surrounding region has to offer. You will also be allowed to thrive and grow your career in a cohesive working environment where you will be supported by fellow experienced educators.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will also receive an attractive wage circa $40 - $50 per hour inclusive of a Directors Allowance!
Life in Ulladulla
What is there not to love about this picturesque beachside location? Ulladulla is not only the perfect spot for a getaway, but the perfect spot to start your new life.
You won't regret making the move to this laid-back coastal town in the Shoalhaven region. From the picturesque shorelines of Burril Lake and Tabourie Lake to the breathtaking walking tracks scattered around the region, there is something in Ulladulla for everyone. The area boasts many perfect locations for swimming not to mention numerous reef dive sites around the area. Ulladulla's cafe and dining scene is a standout of the region, with a strong focus on fresh seafood cuisine. A successful candidate will enjoy working in a thriving preschool centre with the support of an engaged community in this jewel of the Shoalhaven.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and stunning environment - Apply Now!