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Tenika Harvey

Coolangatta,QLD

Summary

I am a dynamic Centre Manager with a warm, family-focused leadership style. I successfully opened Beach Kids Early Learning & Preschool Chinderah in 2022 from the ground up. Achieving full occupancy within 15 months through quality programs, genuine family partnerships, and a positive team culture. Skilled in building trusting relationships and managing staff performance, I inspire educators to deliver excellence in early childhood education while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proficient in childcare management software.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centre Manager

Beach Kids Early Learning & Preschool
09.2022 - Current
  • Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with families and the local community.
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding their children's development, wellbeing, and the centre's operations.
  • Promote the service within the community to strengthen partnerships and enrolments.
  • Ensure a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for children, families and staff.
  • Oversee implementation of health, safety and emergency management procedures.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive and professional team culture.
  • Lead, motivate, inspire and support a team of educators to deliver excellence in early childhood education and care.
  • Ensure staffing levels meet ratio and qualification requirements
  • Manage staff recruitment, induction, performance, and professional development.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the centre.
  • Maintain compliance with all legislative, regulatory and company standards.
  • Manage enrolments, occupancy, budgets, and financial targets.
  • Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation of the centre.
  • Support and guide the educational leader and teaching teams in implementing the EYLF and service philosophy.
  • Lead continuous improvement in line with the NQS.
  • Prepare for and participate in Assessment & Rating.

Centre Manager

Little Grommets Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 08.2022

As above previous job description for Centre Manager Beach Kids.

Teacher Aide

Marymount Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
  • Encourage positive attitudes, confidence, and independence.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and supporting classroom activities.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce core curriculum concepts and enhance student understanding.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback and encouragement to promote academic growth.
  • Support students who require additional assistance with literacy, numeracy, or behaviour.


Assistant Director

Pandas Childcare Centre
01.2004 - 12.2010


  • Support the Centre Manager in leading and motivating the team.
  • Act as the RP in the Centre Manager's absence.
  • Assist with staff mentoring, training, and performance feedback.
  • Assist with the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Manage enrolments and rostering
  • Maintain accurate documentation, compliance records, and reporting.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in child development and care.
  • Enhanced parent communication through regular updates and feedback sessions.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Childcare

Kings Christian College
Reedy Creek QLD
03-2014

Skills

  • Warm, approachable, and family focused leadership style
  • Calm under pressure and solution oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Building trusting relationships with families, staff, and the community
  • Handling parent concerns with empathy and professionalism
  • Inspiring and motivating a diverse team of educators
  • Providing mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback
  • Managing staff performance, rosters, and professional development
  • Overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth centre functioning
  • Strong time management and ability to prioritise completing tasks
  • Maintaining compliance with all licencing and health/safety requirements
  • Competent with childcare management software (eg Kidsoft, Xplor and OWNA)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Certification

  • Advance Diploma of Children's Services
  • Working With Children Check
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • Anaphylactic Training
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Child Protection Training
  • All About Allergens training certificate


Timeline

Centre Manager

Beach Kids Early Learning & Preschool
09.2022 - Current

Centre Manager

Little Grommets Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 08.2022

Teacher Aide

Marymount Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2017

Assistant Director

Pandas Childcare Centre
01.2004 - 12.2010

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Childcare

Kings Christian College
Tenika Harvey