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The Company
Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early education for children under the age of six.Our vision is to provide our students with an exceptional early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life.
Distinguishing Montessori Academy, is that we take pride in being more than an educational childcare service.
Our goal is to partner with our families to facilitate and guide each child's unique development journey, while nurturing and respecting their family, community and cultural background.
Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow.
For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Centre Director to lead a fantastic team and take Montessori Academy's already outstanding educational program to the next level.
This role is highly dynamic and fast paced, giving the right candidate the opportunity to work autonomously and truly make the service their own.
Key Competencies
Strong understanding of industry legislation, compliance and regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of business management
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
Leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent management skills
Curriculum planning skills
Understanding of the Montessori Philosophy
Experience working with preschool aged children
Passionate about implementing early learning programs
Commitment to the holistic development of their class
Essential Criteria
Two or more years' experience managing a childcare service
Current Working with Children Check
Ability to work shifts between 7 : 30am - 6 : 00pm Monday - Friday
First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes : National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Benefits for the Right Candidate
Lucrative salary commensurate with experience
Excellent career advancement opportunities
Fantastic training and development programs
Staff discounts
Generous budgets for resources
Employee Access Program (EAP) for free company-sponsored mental health support
Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
Generous budgets for resources
Supportive Management Team
17.5% annual leave loading
Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team?
We'd love to hear from you!
To apply now please click through to our application.
Alternatively, contact Human Resources at
Your application will include the following questions :
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
What is your expected annual salary?
What qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care do you have (or actively studying towards)?
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