Vacancy Details

Manager, Early Learning Program

Location: Granville
Closes: 4 May 2012
Status: Recruiting Now
Position Description: Download

We are looking for a dedicated and influential professional teacher to lead a team and manage several of our Child and Family programs including the Early Learning Program, Language Links and Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) Programs.  This role will also encompass a service delivery component which will see you deliver play-based family-centred Early Childhood Intervention services including pre-school and child care centre resource and support and home visiting to an identified caseload.  These programs work with families to build strategies and plan services for children 0 – 5 years of age with a disability or a developmental delay.  

You will have:

  • Degree qualifications in Early Childhood Education;
  • Knowledge & experience in the delivery of strengths-based, family centred approaches to early intervention and family services; as well as activity based approaches to assessment and early intervention for children with special needs;
  • Significant experience  working in the early childhood intervention and early childhood sectors;
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion of children with a disability/developmental delay, collaborative decision making and children’s rights;
  • Ability to effectively manage and lead a team using strengths-based approach and to train others using the approaches outlined above;
  • Skills in negotiation and problem solving approaches; and
  • High level communication and relationship building skills

Working at SDN you will benefit from discounted child care fees, study support, paid parental leave, work/life balance, and professional development opportunities.  SDN is a progressive employer dedicated to providing a supportive and professional work environment.  SDN is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality early education and care; strengthening families and communities through support programs; and addressing inequalities faced by children.

If you are ready to make a difference and are committed to an inclusive environment for all children then we want to hear from you!

For further information, please contact Amy Fossett; Recruitment Advisor on (02)9213 2414. Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the position description and should be received by COB 4 May 2012.

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