THE ROLE

• Provide leadership to ensure quality care to children
• Help lead a highly engaged and dedicated team of children’s services staff
• Further the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children

Due to increasing enrolments and occupancy, the YMCA of South Australia is seeking a supportive and motivated Assistant Director to join the close-knit team at Aldinga YMCA Early Learning Centre (ELC), on a permanent full-time basis. 

As the Assistant Director, you will support the ELC Director to lead a highly engaged and dedicated team of children’s services staff in the exceptional delivery of the National Quality Framework in Early Learning and Care.

The Assistant Director will help create the highest quality customer service, further the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children, and foster a supportive environment where children feel safe and happy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership to ensure quality care and educational programs for children, as well as direction, support and continuous learning for staff according to the National Quality Standards.
• Provide and support the delivery of a balanced program to include flexibility, variety, fun, safety, choice and support for the physical, social and emotional well-being of children.
• Support learning outcomes under the EYLF and NQS.
• Plan for and facilitate the inclusion of children with additional needs, including children with disabilities, children with complex health support needs, Aboriginal children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This may include the management of inclusive support services funding.
• Provide quality care to meet the individual and group needs of children in a respectful, supportive, equitable and inclusive manner.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years.  With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life.  Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community.  All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Tertiary qualifications - must be Diploma qualified (or equivalent) or hold a Bachelors of Early Childhood Learning (or equivalent)
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Training
• HLTAID012 Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
• HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• Strong leadership experience to staff, including training, quality improvement, support, and maintaining the standards of service

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS 

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals. 

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Bianca Humphries on 0499 574 507.