ZAKIA HABEEB

Rostering:

• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with child-staff ratios.
• Adjust rosters to accommodate staff absences, leave, and other contingencies.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Could you ensure compliance with relevant wage laws and regulations?
• Manage employee benefits and entitlements.

Managing Emails:

• Please respond to questions from parents, staff, and external parties as soon as possible.
• Could you communicate important information, updates, and policies to staff and parents?

Medical Management:

• Maintain up-to-date records of children's medical needs, including allergies, medications, and emergency contacts.
• Ensure that staff are trained in first aid and aware of each child’s medical requirements.
• Could you coordinate with healthcare professionals as necessary?

Conducting Tours:

• Guide prospective parents through the facility, highlighting key features and benefits.
• Answer questions and provide detailed information about the centre’s programs and policies.

Enrollment:

• Manage the enrollment process, including applications, interviews, and orientation sessions.
• I'd like you to maintain accurate records of enrolled children and their attendance.

Managing Staff:

• Recruit, hire, and train new staff members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.
• Address and resolve staff issues and conflicts.

Addressing Parents' Concerns:

• Act as the primary point of contact for parents' questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Resolve disputes and issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Foster positive relationships with families to enhance their experience and satisfaction.

Resource Management: Ordering resources while adhering to budget limits.

Debt Management: Handling outstanding balances and payments.

Event Coordination: Organizing centre events and celebrations, including Mother's Day, the centre's birthday, and mid-year graduation.

Kindy Funding and Placement Students: Handling funding applications and managing student placements.

Day-to-Day Operations: Managing daily centre operations, including hiring and onboarding.

Engagement with Prospective Families:I actively engage with prospective families by addressing their inquiries and providing detailed information about our centre's programs and values. This includes conducting centre tours, delivering information packs, and ensuring that families have a clear understanding of the benefits and opportunities our centre offers.

Operational Support:In my role, I support the Director in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of programs and services. My efforts ensure that these initiatives are aligned with the organization’s goals. This involves overseeing the management and operation of the centre, contributing to the strategic development, and evaluating the effectiveness of our services.

Staff Management:I manage a diverse staff team, offering leadership and guidance to ensure high performance and professional development. This includes organizing training opportunities and supporting staff in their roles. I also handle staff timesheets through Human Force (Payroll), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Technology and Digital Tools:Utilizing technology and digital tools, I streamline program management, track children’s development, and enhance communication processes. This approach ensures efficiency and improves overall program delivery.

Policy and Procedure Improvement:I am responsible for reviewing and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in our policies and procedures. This ongoing process helps us maintain high standards and adapt to new challenges effectively.

Daily Engagement:My daily responsibilities include interacting with families, educators, and children to address any issues and ensure smooth operations. This engagement is critical for maintaining a positive environment and addressing concerns promptly.

Staff Training and Compliance:I ensure that all staff members maintain up-to-date first-aid training, DCSI screening, and relevant certifications. This is crucial for compliance and the safety of everyone in the centre.

Issue Mitigation:I work to resolve daily issues that may arise with families, children, the Director, and the Operations Manager. My focus is on ensuring the smooth running of the centre and providing effective solutions to any problems that occur.

Documentation and Compliance:Assisting in managing paperwork, documentation, and record-keeping, I ensure that we meet all regulatory compliance requirements. This involves meticulous record management and adherence to relevant guidelines.

Staff Contracts and Information:I handle staff contract requests and manage staff information, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Engagement with Prospective Families:I actively engage with prospective families by addressing their inquiries and providing detailed information about our centre's programs and values. This includes conducting centre tours, delivering information packs, and ensuring that families have a clear understanding of the benefits and opportunities our centre offers.

Operational Support:In my role, I support the Director in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of programs and services. My efforts ensure that these initiatives are aligned with the organization’s goals. This involves overseeing the management and operation of the centre, contributing to the strategic development, and evaluating the effectiveness of our services.

Staff Management:I manage a diverse staff team, offering leadership and guidance to ensure high performance and professional development. This includes organizing training opportunities and supporting staff in their roles. I also handle staff timesheets through Human Force (Payroll), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Technology and Digital Tools:Utilizing technology and digital tools, I streamline program management, track children’s development, and enhance communication processes. This approach ensures efficiency and improves overall program delivery.

Policy and Procedure Improvement:I am responsible for reviewing and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in our policies and procedures. This ongoing process helps us maintain high standards and adapt to new challenges effectively.

Daily Engagement:My daily responsibilities include interacting with families, educators, and children to address any issues and ensure smooth operations. This engagement is critical for maintaining a positive environment and addressing concerns promptly.

Staff Training and Compliance:I ensure that all staff members maintain up-to-date first-aid training, DCSI screening, and relevant certifications. This is crucial for compliance and the safety of everyone in the centre.

Issue Mitigation:I work to resolve daily issues that may arise with families, children, the Director, and the Operations Manager. My focus is on ensuring the smooth running of the centre and providing effective solutions to any problems that occur.

Documentation and Compliance:Assisting in managing paperwork, documentation, and record-keeping, I ensure that we meet all regulatory compliance requirements. This involves meticulous record management and adherence to relevant guidelines.

Staff Contracts and Information:I handle staff contract requests and manage staff information, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Support Early Childhood Educators:

• Assist educators in delivering the educational program effectively.
• Provide guidance and resources to enhance educational practices.
• Offer feedback and strategies for improving teaching methods.

Maintain Compliance and NQF Requirements:

• Ensure that all educational practices comply with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Keep up-to-date with changes in regulations and standards.
• Implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.

Team Leadership and Support:

• Support educators in their leadership roles as directed.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor for educators and trainees.
• Uphold the centre’s mission, values, and team charter in all interactions.

Collaborate on Program Design and Implementation:

• Work with staff to design and implement a comprehensive learning program.
• Ensure that the program meets the developmental needs of all children.
• Incorporate feedback from educators, parents, and children into the program design.

Maintain Children’s Educational Records:

• Ensure that all educational records are accurately maintained and updated.
• Track children’s progress and document their developmental milestones.
• Use records to inform and adjust educational strategies.

Individual Attention and Support for Children:

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.
• Provide personalized attention and support to foster each child’s development.
• Adapt educational activities to suit the diverse needs and abilities of children.

• Experienced all the settings of the child care: Babies, Toddlers, Pre-Kinder, Kindergarten

• Before and After care, Vocational care

• Providing before and after School Care, Providing Support, Training and Educating Pre- Schoolers

• Worked as an Educator in Babies' Room, Toddler, Junior and Kinder Room

• Received the 'BEST EDUCATOR' Award out of over 200 educators in the Scheme, Received lot of Appreciation and Recognition from the Scheme and the Parents of the Children in Care for developing their Skills, Providing before and after School Care, Providing Support, Training and Educating Pre Schoolers, Providing Support and Advice to the Parents on the ways of Developing Skills in their Children so they are ready for School, Teaching Show and Tell, Writing their Names, Reading the Clock, Rhymes, Coloring, Painting and Developing their Skills and Organization

• Daily Book Keeping and Cash Management, Organizing and Catering for Parties, Marriages and Work Functions Hiring Staff and Handling Payroll, Hiring Staff and Handling Payroll