Erin Shortland
Jindabyne,NSW
Summary
I consider myself an accomplished Early Childhood Director and Educator at Gidgillys Early Education & Care with the ability to create and embed a philosophy with a strong child, family and community focus.
I believe I have the ability to foster positive connections and relationships with all children and maintain these each and every day. I have Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, education and excellence in childcare over the near 17years within the Early Childhood Profession.
Growing up within the Jindabyne community has allowed me to foster positive relationships with the children of our community from a young age and support their growth, development and wellbeing well into their adult years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Director
Gidgillys Early Education & Care
11.2014 - 12.2024
- Responsible for the overall management and administration of the service on a day to day basis of both a long day care setting and OSHC service.
- Create and develop appropriate programs for children. Where required, Individual Support Plans are created and implemented in collaboration with external professionals
- Developed and maintained comprehensive policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Establish positive relationships with all staff, offsite management, families and children to create a positive culture within the centre
- Participate in strategic meetings concerning program and curriculum implementation in each class.
- Executed administrative functions in childcare software platforms efficiently.
- Monthly reporting to business and finance manger
- Create and monitor a quality improvement plan and strategic action plan to support growth and excellence in the centre
- Enhanced educator wellbeing through support initiatives and effective management practices.
- Liaise with community to enhance areas of our centre
Early Childhood Educator
Gidgillys Early Education & Care
06.2008 - 11.2014
- Supported children with additional learning needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Lead, mentor, motivate and inspire educators, trainees and students to achieve quality outcomes for children and families
- Engage in personal and professional critical reflections as part of everyday practice
- Plan, Implement and deliver educational program based on Early Years Learning Framework
- Creating inspiring play spaces for children aged 6weeks-5 years
- Engage in age appropriate experiences to enhance learning
- Conduct small group meetings in class environment to reflect on classroom and class practices
- Adhere to centre policies and philosophy on a day to day basis
Education
Diploma In Children’s Services - Early Childhood Education And Care
Early Childhood Training And Resource Centre
06.2012
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Early Childhood Training And Resource Centre
06.2009
Finish Formal High Schooling -
Monaro High School
Cooma, NSW2007
Skills
*Strong Communication Skills
*Positive connections with families, children and staff
*Adaptable
*Willingness to continue learning
Certification
*CHCPRT001/025 - Indentify and Respond to Child and young people at risk
*HLTAID012 - provide First Aid in and Education and Care Setting (CPR refresher booked for 10/3/25)
*NSW Working with Children Check (Exp: 8/7/27)
*NSW Police Check
References
1- Kylie Showman - Previous Director/Colleague of Gidgillys Early Education and Care
0400 985 817
gshowman@hotmail.com
2 - Catherine Fairfield-Smith - Approved Provider Gidgillys Early Education & Care
0412 866 912
Gidge@snowy.net.au
Timeline
Early Childhood Director
Gidgillys Early Education & Care
11.2014 - 12.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Gidgillys Early Education & Care
06.2008 - 11.2014
Diploma In Children’s Services - Early Childhood Education And Care
Early Childhood Training And Resource Centre
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Early Childhood Training And Resource Centre
Finish Formal High Schooling -
Monaro High School
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