Do you delight in bringing out the best in your team by supporting their individual growth and development? Are you passionate about building connections with children and their families? Do you have a positive attitude and dynamic mindset that allows you to respond to whatever “a day in the life” brings your way? If so, you might be the Centre Manager we are seeking for our established Wavell Heights Montessori childcare centre. https://buildingfutures.com.au/wavell-heights/

The successful applicant will be guided into their new role during an extended handover period with our existing Centre Manager and given ongoing support from our experienced Area Manager. As the majority of our promotions generally occur from within, this is a rare opportunity to join the management team at Building Futures Montessori.

About The Role:

Together with our full time Educational Leader and Administration Assistant, and the experienced on-the-floor Assistant Centre Managers you will inspire, mentor, and lead our team of educators to maintain an inclusive, supportive, fun and friendly environment for both educators and families alike. Working within our established family-owned business, you will have direct access to the support and guidance of our experienced Leadership Team who are as invested in your success as you are.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership of centre staff to ensure provision of high-quality education and care.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the centre including oversight of enrolments, centre finances, staffing.
• Being hands-on in curriculum management, facilities oversight and staff development and management.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and educational frameworks.
• Fulfilling the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor as defined by ACECQA.

About You:

You’ll be an initiative-taker, comfortable communicating with parents, children, and team members, with a genuine interest in building successful collaborative relationships with everyone associated with our Centre. You understand the value of servant leadership in modelling the behaviours and attitudes that build a positive and collaborative culture. Seeing your team thrive and overcome challenges brings you satisfaction. You are able to juggle the many varied responsibilities that managing a bustling childcare centre entails, effortlessly transitioning between settings. From budget review meetings and educator one-on-ones to parent meetings and staff birthday celebrations, you take it all in your stride. When challenges arise you respond proactively, employing a solution-focused approach to reach a resolution that considers all stakeholders.

Experience in a Montessori setting is highly recommended as a foundation for your success with formal Montessori training preferred, although the opportunity to complete a nationally recognised Diploma in Montessori Education (0-6) through our RTO MECTA is available and funded for the right candidate.

Benefits Include:

• Above Award wages.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully funded annual compliance training including First Aid and CPR certification.
• Employee Benefits programme (FLARE).
• Strong mentoring program.
• Generous employee discounts on childcare for immediate family members.
• Sponsored training in the Montessori Method via MECTA training college.
• Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development courses to support lifelong learning.
• Annual bonus for Montessori-qualified staff.
• Annual prize draws for Montessori qualified educators.
• Wellness support with access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Staff Meetings.
• Uniform supplied.

About Us:

Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 120+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations, and into affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the “Your Child's Day” app.

The success of this family-owned business is driven by best-practice childcare and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

Building Futures is committed to being a child safe organisation and has adopted the Queensland Government Statement of Shared Commitment.

With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for at least 10 years, and 35% of Wavell Heights staff having been with Building Futures for more than 5 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.

Selection Criteria

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (essential).
• Diploma of Montessori (highly preferred) or willing to obtain.
• Previous experience in a Centre Management role.
• Proven experience leading and inspiring individuals and teams to achieve success.
• A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and relationship-skills with a genuine empathic interest in people.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Current Blue card. Restricted persons need not apply.
• First Aid & CPR certification or willing to obtain.

If you meet these criteria and are seeking a genuine career opportunity as an integral member of our Wavell Heights team delivering outstanding Montessori education and care, apply with your updated CV and Cover Letter outlining why you are the best candidate for this role today.