Ability to supervise, co-ordinate and direct staff, students and volunteers
Ability to oversee groups of children and staff
Work within Legislation to ensure service provision is equitable.
Ability to deal calmly and effectively with a number of urgent matters at once.
Key Areas – Knowledge
Sound knowledge of current child care practices
Sound knowledge of child development
Thorough knowledge of methods of observing and recording children’s
development
Sound knowledge of child health including nutritional requirements, infectious
diseases and infection control
Thorough knowledge of QIAS and the Early Years Learning Framework and
related support for staff
Sound knowledge of Licensing Regulations and NCAC guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of centre’s philosophy, policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of work practices
Responsibilities and duties
Assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for children’s education
and recreational activities
Managing children’s behaviour and guiding children’s social development
Preparing and conducting activities for children
Entertaining children by reading and playing games
Supervising children in recreational activities
Supervising the daily routine of children
Supervising the hygiene of children
Work within the service’s policies, procedures and philosophy
Responsible for the quality of own work
Provide supervision, guidance and support for staff, students and volunteers
Work within appropriate centre time lines
Develop, implement and evaluate high quality programs based on individual and
group needs of children
Provide objective, written and oral observations of children
Supervise the development, implementation and evaluation of daily routines in
consultation with staff
Ensure that children’s records are maintained, regularly updated and
appropriately stored
Deal with emergencies and hazards, direct other staff accordingly and report to
the Director as soon as possible
Provide a safe and healthy environment for children and adults
On the opening shift, Group Leaders are to remain on the verandah supervising
breakfast and talking with parents on arrivals.
