Educational Leader | Montessori | Officer Fields

At AMIGA Montessori, we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. As a Child Safe Organisation, we actively promote and embed child safety in everything we do. Our centres are equipped with CCTV, and we have a strict no mobile phone policy in all classrooms to support a safe and transparent environment. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and respond immediately and thoroughly. All applicants will be subject to reference checks and required to provide a current Working with Children Check and proof of their right to work in Australia.
 
AMIGA Montessori is a family-run and rapidly expanding business, currently operating 16 centres (and counting) that provide quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in purpose-built environments. Rooted in Montessori principles—practical life, sensory exploration, mathematics, culture, and language—our approach aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), ensuring a holistic and enriching educational experience.
 
About the Role:
 
Our Officer Fields centre and are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Educational Leader to join our pioneering team. At AMIGA Montessori, we pride ourselves on delivering quality childcare, interactive learning, and memorable experiences for our families. We are looking for a highly motivated Educational Leader to inspire the leaders of tomorrow and help shape this new centre from the ground up.
 
What AMIGA Montessori Can Offer You:
 
- Competitive Salary
- Work/life balance
- 55% staff discount on childcare
- Annual company-wide Gala, Family Day, and other networking opportunities
- Birthday Leave
- Ongoing Montessori training
- Clear career progression opportunities in a growing organisation
 
Skills and Qualifications Required:
 

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or Masters qualification
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Responding to abuse and neglect training
• Organised and detail-oriented mindset
• Initiative, integrity, and a strong sense of teamwork
• Enthusiastic approach to Early Years Education
• Montessori qualifications or experience (highly desirable)

 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Support room leaders with adding families/staff to Tapestry
• Review and update plans and programs to ensure they are current and aligned with Montessori principles
• Read through and approve the 'Montessori Report' for each room
• Oversee fortnightly programming and observations:
• Ensure the centre follows the AMIGA yearly topics calendar and that any necessary resources are requested
• Verify all rooms' programs and plans are up to date
• Support adherence to the AMIGA Observation Policy
• Assist in planning and executing inclusions and excursions
• Communicate with parents regarding Montessori practices and programming
• Help schedule and conduct parent-teacher interviews
• Work alongside the Centre Manager/2IC in preparing for all centre events

 
 
AMIGA Montessori is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with a disability or lived experience to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to our new Officer Fields centre soon!
 
If you have any questions regarding this role, please email Louisa Haley on ***********@amiga-montessori.com.au