Assistant Education and Care Manager
Core
Support the Service Manager to lead day-to-day operations of an early childhood education and care service, ensuring high-quality care for children from birth to 12 years.
Role type
Assistant Education and Care Manager
Builds
Inclusive and engaging learning environments for children
Domain
Early childhood education and care
Required skills
Team leadership and mentoring, Compliance with National Quality Standards, Enrolment and roster management, Educational program development, Child safety management, Stakeholder relationship building
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement strategies, Collaborative problem-solving
Technologies
National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework
Responsibilities
Contribute to service-based decisions relating to safety, compliance and continuous quality improvement; Build strong and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues; Work collaboratively with educators and leaders to strengthen team capability and deliver inclusive programs; Assist with waitlists, enrolments and transitions; Support the service in meeting National Quality Standards; Ensure educational programs are engaging, inclusive and responsive to the needs and interests of children; Support staff to effectively manage their professional responsibilities; Assist with roster implementation to support quality service delivery, staff equity and operational sustainability.