About us

Learning and growing through adventure-based play.

We are a proud Tasmanian not-for-profit childcare provider of Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care services and state-wide Family Day Care services. We encourage outdoor and self-directed play, getting messy and having fun within caring and safe boundaries.

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and understand our responsibilities and duty of care to comply with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework and Reportable Conduct Scheme. We promote the cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, safety for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are also committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practice.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Adventure Patch, we believe that diversity and inclusion is about actions not just words - it's an integral part of who we are. We want to attract talent to join our team that reflect the diverse community in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity leads to more creativity, better decision-making and innovation in our workplace. We invite you to be a part of our adventurous team where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Mentor and support Educators to develop and implement the planning cycle to enhance programs and practices
• Ensure all Educators are participating in reflective practices
• Support services to ensure the philosophy is evident in practice
• Ability to research and share relevant information to assist and enhance the knowledge of Educators in their current and ongoing practices
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of professional development progress for Educators
• Work alongside Educators to role model good practices
• Work collaboratively with Centre Leaders and other Educational Leaders to identify and understand the professional development needs of Educators and to prepare and implement professional development plans
• Work collaboratively with Educational Leaders across Adventure Patch
• Coach and mentor trainees and ensure they are meeting training plans
• Prepare monthly Educational Program and Practice Report for LDC Manager
• Contribute to the Quality improvement Plan for continuous improvement of Educational Programs and Practices

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role or minimum 5 years’ experience working in an education and care setting
• ACECQA approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or higher (or willingness to undertake)
• Current Provide and Emergency First Aid Response in and Education and Care Setting qualification
• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training
• Hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

BENEFITS

• Up to Twenty percent discount in childcare fees
• Uniform Allowance
• Health Insurance discount and other benefits through St. Luke's Corporate Health Plan
• Superannuation salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program & focus on employee wellbeing
• Training & Development opportunities
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

If you have any questions or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email to [email protected] using the subject line: Long Day Care Educational Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.