Assistant Director

Goodstart • San Francisco, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodstart Robertson is seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Director to work alongside the Centre Director. The role uses early learning experience and leadership skills to inspire and motivate the centre team and drive continuous improvement across centre operations. The Assistant Director collaborates with the leadership team, builds respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and engages with local community networks.

Goodstart Robertson is a warm, inclusive and multicultural centre serving children from Nursery through Kindergarten. It has an experienced and stable multilingual team, upgraded learning environments with a natural playground, and connections with Robertson State School and other local services. The centre is near Robertson State School, Griffith University and major transport links.

Applicants with previous experience as an Assistant Director, in a centre leadership position, or similar are invited to discuss which opportunity may be the best fit. Candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check and complete National Child Safety Foundation Training through the Geccko platform.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director, in a centre leadership position, or similar.
• A valid working with children check, or the ability to obtain one.
• Completion of National Child Safety Foundation Training through the Geccko platform, or the ability to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
• Mentor team members and build capabilities within the centre team.
• Manage the centre in the Centre Director’s absence.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.
• Help drive continuous improvement across centre operations.
• Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage with local community networks.

Benefits

• Pay at least 7% above the award rate.
• Up to 50% discount on childcare gap fees.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Salary packaging through AccessPay, subject to eligibility.
• Fitness Passport access to discounted gyms and pools for employees and their families.
• Paid professional development.
• Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.
• Optional free annual flu shot.
• Option to purchase extra leave.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed