We are seeking a passionate and experienced early childhood educator to lead Highland Park Community Crèche as the Crèche Manager/Head Teacher. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in a long-standing, low child-teacher ratio crèche that is deeply connected to its community. In this role, you will lead a team of experienced and dedicated staff to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for our tamariki.
Hours: 29.5 per week
Start date: 20th January 2025 (with some handover in December 2024)
Key responsibilities
Childcare service delivery:
– Deliver a service that meets the Ministry of Education standards of quality and care in consultation with the Highland Park Community Crèche Management Committee.
– Ensure all areas of the crèche are adequately supervised at all times.
– Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children, overseeing daily health and safety checks, and reporting any concerns to staff, the Management Committee, or to Highland Park Community House (property manager).
– Oversee safety, hygiene, and equipment maintenance requirement compliance.
– Regularly review the crèche’s philosophy, policies, and programmes in collaboration with the staff and the Management Committee.
– Holds the license to operate the crèche.
Staff management:
– Responsible to the Management Committee for all matters related to staff and relievers.
– Roster management.
– Provision of on-the-job training, guidance, and support.
– Conduct staff inductions and performance monitoring.
– Annual collaboration with staff on the Professional Growth Cycle plan, which includes professional development opportunities and forms a basis for staff appraisal.
Administration:
– Maintain accurate roll and attendance records.
– Manage enrolments and waitlists.
– Handle weekly invoicing of accounts and banking.
– Maintain record keeping and observations as required by the Ministry of Education and Education Review Office.
– Oversee administrative systems.
– Management Committee reporting, including: preparing a monthly operational report and attending and presenting at the monthly Management Committee meetings on roll numbers, waitlist, financial matters (e.g., bad debts), and regulatory and legal obligations.
External communication:
– Prepare necessary reports for and attend meetings with the Education Review Office.
– Support and maintain communication with parents/caregivers and other agencies.
– Maintain a good rapport with the Highland Park Community House staff and management.
Qualifications:
– A minimum qualification of a Teaching Diploma ECE or above (e.g., Bachelor of Education ECE).
– Current Teacher Registration and Practising Certificate.
– First Aid Certificate.
Email CV to hpcccommittee@gmail.com by 1st November 2024
