Child Care Centre Co-Ordinator

Little Angels, powered by the Y NSW operates Long Day Care Centres in Pagewood Green and Mascot Central. We place great emphasis on developing strong relationships with our children, their families, and the wider community. Our diversity, strengths, achievements, and individual contributions ensure Little Angels is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

We are seeking an experienced Child Care Centre Coordinator to join the team. As Centre Coordinator you will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.

About you:

• At least a Diploma Qualification (or ACECQA Approved) in Early Childhood Education with at least 3 years of experience as Coordinator in Long Day Care setting
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• Current approved First Aid Certificate
• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Child Protection and Safeguarding training
• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
• Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Three years demonstrated experience as Centre Coordinator with responsibility for creating engaging curriculum and programs
• Demonstrate knowledge in Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Strong IT Skills including, OWNA and Social Media Marketing activities

About the role:

• Ensure learning and development programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
• Developing and implement programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children
• Supervise and mentor Centre staff, including trainees, in best practice care and supervision of young children
• Ensure the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors via consistent implementation of Centre Work Health and Safety protocols
• Responsible for developing Risk Assessments for Centre activities (including extensive excursion schedule) and managing staff understanding and sign off assessments
• Responsible for managing First Aid records including logs and incidents
• Assist in Centre Administration including enrolments, bookings requests, responding to family enquiries, accurate record keeping and documentation
• Assist in the effective implementation of Inclusion Support programs
• Assist in staff recruitment, onboarding, supervision and professional development activities
• Plan and coordinate management of Centre facilities
• Drive the development of Self-Assessment Tools for the centre
• Co-operate and work collaboratively with families, ensuring regular communication regarding the care and specific needs of their children, and ensuring that families feel comfortable and encouraged to become involved in the service.
• Share responsibility for the safety and hygiene of children within the service’s environment, including ensuring appropriate cleaning and food handling practices
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an effective educational program, assessment, and planning cycle to create a positive and engaging learning environment for children
• Contribute to the implementation of the educational program in the service, ensuring that children's
• learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks
• Attend parent interviews and facilitate ongoing discussion around students' progress with parents
• Participate in community and family support programs as appropriate
• Attend regular staff and committee meetings

Benefits for you:

• Work at an Exceeding service
• Focus on professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Supportive team environment and great company culture

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, no weekends
• Rotating Roster
• On site
• Salary will depend on experience

Childcare Services

Our Early Learning team are the passionate leaders giving developing young minds the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun. Dedicated to the safety and development of young children, the teams develop and facilitate and a range of valuable programs and activities that include sport, creative arts, cooking – and many more. If you’re a driven, dedicated leader who brings energy and enthusiasm to everything you do, you’ll find the support and flexibility to explore a promising career in childcare or education.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.