Wendy Wegener

Assistant Director/Lead Educator

Natural Beginnings Childcare

Gordonvale, Queensland

01.2017 - Current

Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Fostered collaborative team environment by encouraging open communication and supporting professional development among staff.
Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
Developed innovative curriculum strategies to enhance childrens engagement and learning outcomes.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote child interest and receptive learning.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Communicated with parents/ guardians about child's daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
Fostered open dialogue among staff to enhance collaboration and improve educational outcomes.
Trained and mentored new staff on childcare practices and policies.
Developed and implemented educational programs for child development and learning.
Coordinated staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage for rooms.
Facilitated staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates and operational improvements.
Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
Managed enrolment processes and maintained accurate child records.
Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and classroom experiences.