Caitlin Rechichi
Australind,WA
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Centre Director at The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre, I leveraged staff management and excellent communication skills to enhance educational programs and parental engagement. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant advancements in service delivery and compliance, while fostering a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
Glen Iris, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive program aligning with the needs and interests of individual children, taking into account their culture and development.
- Maintained developmental records of children in alignment with National Regulations.
- Provided leadership and structured environment for children's development.
- Utilize diverse motivational techniques to foster children's engagement in activities.
- Stay informed about legal matters concerning child care and available referral services.
- Ensure educator child ratios are maintained at all times.
- Served as a reliable support system for educators by facilitating cooperation within the Centre.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with constructive contributions.
- Completed administrative duties promptly to meet Director's requirements.
- Maintained precise documentation of child behavior, medications, and accident reports.
- Ensured accuracy of medication checks in compliance with National Regulations.
- Comprehend and maintain adherence to National Regulations and Quality Framework.
- Ensured strict confidentiality adherence.
- Delivered empathetic support while ensuring confidentiality in parent engagements.
- Built effective working relationships with families and stakeholders.
Assistant Director - Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
Glen Iris, WA
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported the development of a cooperative team within the center.
- Assisted in regular staff meetings to facilitate effective communication, staff development, and discussions on the management and programming of the centre.
- Encouraged a culture of reflection among the team of educators.
- Acted as a role model to educators, ensuring flexibility, approachability, responsibility and organization.
- Evaluated training requirements and offered constructive recommendations.
- Nurtured and cared for all children ensuring actions aligned with their best interests.
- Collaborated with families, center staff, and Children's Services Management to develop a curriculum tailored to children's developmental needs and interests.
- Held accountability for maintaining children's developmental records in compliance with National Quality Framework.
- Established healthy, safe and inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated passion and creativity in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for children.
- Maintained compliance with educator-child ratio standards at all times.
- Facilitated the implementation of evolving policies and procedures.
- Performed any administrative duties that were required by the Early Learning Director.
- Engaged with parents in a respectful, non-judgmental manner to provide assistance.
- Ensured that parents, guardians, and visitors felt welcome at all times.
- Facilitated onboarding of new families into the Centre.
Early Childhood Centre Director
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
Glen Iris, WA
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained effective communication channels with families and managers via emails and phone calls.
- Coordinated and scheduled children's bookings utilizing software systems.
- Organized legal documents using efficient filing systems.
- Collaborated effectively with human resources, payroll, and family services departments.
- Guide and energized an enthusiastic team dedicated to early childhood education.
- Fostered an environment promoting positivity, inclusion, and teamwork.
- Provided ongoing support, mentorship, and professional development for all staff.
- Managed educational program design and delivery focused on children's developmental needs.
- Monitored staff adherence to relevant regulations on health and safety.
- Updated evacuation, first aid, and medical response plans regularly.
- Fostered positive and collaborative connections with families and community members.
- Aided families in understanding child growth.
- Organised community events and family activities to encourage engagement and collaboration.
- Efficiently managing budgets, staffing needs, enrollment processes, and resource allocation.
- Compiled detailed records of progress across attendance, health, and child development areas.
- Maintain current records of staff certifications and training.
- Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives, including self-assessments, and accreditation processes.
- Incorporated feedback from families, staff, and regulators to improve service delivery.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Assisted families in accessing community resources available for their children's continued growth.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
Glen Iris, WA
10.2012 - 08.2018
- Engaged in team meetings to foster effective communication among employees.
- Monitored child development and learning progress, adjusting teaching strategies as necessary.
- Provided tailored support services to children with additional needs, as required.
- Supervised children's activities to maintain a safe environment.
- Collaborated effectively with team to address children's needs.
- Designed and executed programming tailored to children's needs.
- Executed tasks as directed by lead educators.
- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with children and families.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
The Australian YMCA Institute of Education
Perth, WA10-2015
Certificate III - Children Services
South West Institute of Technology
Bunbury, WA04-2013
Certificate III - Business
South Regional TAFE
WA12-2011
Skills
- Compliance procedures
- Administrative functions
- Marketing and communications
- Staff management
- Parental engagement
- Excellent communication
- Policy implementation
- Enrollment procedures
- Staff recruitment
- Reporting and documentation
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director - Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Centre Director
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
08.2018 - 03.2021
Early Childhood Educator
The Y Bunbury Early Learning Centre
10.2012 - 08.2018
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
The Australian YMCA Institute of Education
Certificate III - Children Services
South West Institute of Technology
Certificate III - Business
South Regional TAFE
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