Head of ELC

Crossways Lutheran School

CEDUNA, SA 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 September 2024


Head of Early Learning Centre at Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna, SA. This is a 12 month contract position, commencing Term 1, 2025

<p>Crossways Early Learning Centre, is seeking a motivated ELC Director to join our growing, supportive and compassionate team.  Crossways is a Christ-centred, culturally diverse learning community; empowering children to develop attitudes of respect, empathy and social awareness. The ELC Director will lead the Early Learning Centre in accordance with Crossways Lutheran School’s vision and values of the Lutheran Church</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Position</u></strong></p><p>This position will provide an excellent opportunity for a confident, passionate and proactive leader to make their mark on our ELC. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the ELC whilst developing and implementing the curriculum, policies and procedures.</p><p> </p><p>The ELC children must be a priority as you ensure they are always supervised appropriately and their physical safety and emotional well-being needs are maintained.  Appropriate records for each child must be confidential, well established and constantly maintained. Provide a developmentally stimulating environment for all children.  You will assume responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing the Crossways ELC program, framed by the National Early Years Framework, Reggio Emilia philosophy, and the National Quality Standards in consultation with other staff. </p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p>Excellent and accurate communication with parents and guardians, the School Board, staff and children will be vital. You will also oversee and ensure staff awareness of Quality Assurance and School guidelines requirements, and legal liability regarding duty of care. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Early Years Education or recognised equivalent</li><li>Strong working knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children two to five years of age, including children with additional needs, with demonstrated experience in this age group</li><li>Experience in leading and managing staff</li><li>Current Early Years registration with the South Australian Teachers Board</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Child Protection Safety and its implications for the care and protection of children</li><li>Senior First Aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010</li></ul><p>Wages will be in accordance with your qualifications and experience and the Lutheran Schools SA Enterprise Agreement.</p><p> </p>
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<p>Please send your resume and a covering letter to <a href="mailto:mvaughan&#64;crossways.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mvaughan&#64;crossways.sa.edu.au</a> for consideration no later than Monday 30th September, 2024.</p>

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