Job Description

: * Develop a nature-based curriculum inspired by the Forest School philosophy. * Ensure that the school achieves the quality benchmark of SPARK accreditation * Ensure staff ar : Develop a nature-based curriculum inspired by the Forest School philosophy. Ensure that the school achieves the quality benchmark of SPARK accreditation Ensure staff articulate and demonstrate the core values, be a good role model and exercise significant influences amongst staff Comply with ECDA licensing and SPARK requirements and other regulatory bodies and to ensure active compliance. Take charge in promoting and marketing of all Kowabunga! programmes and events Maintain proper financial tracking of payments Produce monthly reports on Finance, Operations and Marketing Be responsible for social media postings Create brand awareness Demonstrate and role model curriculum delivery and pedagogy techniques, and provide advice and feedback to staff on classroom delivery techniques. Manage and execute necessary marketing and communication for the school Organise specific centre programs, initiatives and events Handle centre administrative matters and enrolment Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services Ensure that the property is well-maintained Maintain a loving, caring and safe environment for children, families, team members, and all visitors Develop the positive character and behaviour among children and assist their holistic development Ensure timely and quality lesson plans are developed. Contribute towards the Centre's teaching resource, providing role model behaviour in relation to the quality and standards of work Be responsible for the production of class materials, lesson plans, examination papers and schemes of assessment, ensuring that marking and collation of marks are completed to agreed deadlines Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out Ensure that the programme continues to meet children's needs and follow the curriculum as necessary Ensure all necessary texts, teaching materials, software and licences are produced, procured, catalogued, and securely maintained with the company logo/template Conduct class observation and provide feedback Assist with carrying out effective programme evaluation (e.g. feedback from students, teaching staff) Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time Requirements: Possess a Degree in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent recognised by ECDA Possess Diploma in Pre-school Education Leadership (DPE-L) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education - Leadership (DECCE-L) / At least 3 years working experience in a pre-school with at least 2 years in a leadership role Proficient in Microsoft system. Fun, committed and disciplined. Able to form positive relationships with parents and stakeholders. Able to multi-task and lead a dynamic team of educators. Loves nature and spending time outdoors. Location: Kanopy Forest Preschool