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Vicki Simmonds

Perth,Western Australia

Summary

I am a hard-working Female with a friendly and caring personality. I have the ability to work as part of a team in the childcare industry and have been with the same company since 2013. I have had the opportunity to be working with children in their different age groups, from babies through to toddlers and also the kindy children. I find that when I am faced with challenges, that I am able to work as part of a team to find the best solution without any difficulties. I enjoy working in childcare industry and will continue to learn and grow. For the last 2 years I have been working in a leadership role as Assistant Centre Manager

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Centre Manager

Buggles Early Learning and Kindy
Perth, WA
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Perform the role of centre manager in the absence of the manager
  • Administrative procedures, payroll, payments, scheduling and rosters
  • Foster positive relationships and inclusive practices with families, children and staff
  • Monitoring compliance with state and company regulations, standards and laws
  • Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Hired, mentored and motivated staff
  • Developing programs to promote children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
  • Provide support to the manager and ascertain the safe and effective management of the centre

Lead Educator

Jellybeans Childcare
Perth, WA
05.2017 - 09.2022
  • Prepare, Implement and evaluate appropriate programs for individual children or groups
  • Ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for both staff and children
  • Responsible for ensuring the policies and procedures are implemented at all times
  • Plan and implement lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse children's needs.
  • Demonstrate communication skills and the ability to relate positively to educators, children and families
  • Care for children of various ages and assist with feeding, dressing and daily routines.
  • Prepare healthy meals for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Supervise children during all activities ensuring that the highest safety standards are maintained

Assistant Educator

Great Beginnings
Perth , WA
09.2013 - 05.2017
  • Discussions with parents about their child's skills and development
  • Early Years Learning Framework Programming
  • Individual and group learning stories and observations
  • Use of Kindyhub Program
  • Providing a safe and secure environment
  • Providing healthy meals and snacks
  • Acknowledge and respond sensitively to children's needs
  • Writing the Daily Journal on kindyhub for parents
  • Supervising children indoors and outdoors

Skills

  • Health and safety compliance
  • Team building expertise
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Staff Leadership
  • Regulatory Standards

Certificates

  • Diploma in Early education and care
  • Working with children check WA
  • First aid certificate
  • CPR certificate
  • Police clearance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Centre Manager

Buggles Early Learning and Kindy
09.2022 - 08.2024

Lead Educator

Jellybeans Childcare
05.2017 - 09.2022

Assistant Educator

Great Beginnings
09.2013 - 05.2017

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