Annette Carter Email and Phone Number

Currently a Primary School teacher, teaching Foundation to grade Six and specialist classes such as Performing arts, Music, Art and Physical Education. For 2.5 years I was a Director and Educational Leader at a small child care Centre in Richmond. Running a small business means I a need to be all over all aspects of the Centre. Please see below:• Team leadership, support and guidance• Overseeing, developing and training staff• Hiring educators and writing up contracts• Interpersonal and communication skills with educators, children and families• Working with families, children and educators in a culturally competent manner• Utilisation of Qikids, reports, funding, attendance and fees processing systems• Processing all enrolments• Running monthly staff and committee meetings• Planning and operating to budget• Using a thorough knowledge of relevant frameworks to support and develop staff and centre practice• Developing and implementing a high quality educational program that reflects the diverse nature of the centre, local and wider community• Overseeing OH&S policies and procedures• Leading the process of induction and orientation for new educators, students and volunteers• Organising and maintaining staff rosters• Processing fees fortnightly• Processing staff payroll information• Drafting and submitting grant applications• Organisation and facilitation of fundraising opportunities• Building and maintaining strong links with local networks and resource agencies As a Kindergarten teacher:• Spontaneous and planned group experiences• Obtaining and creating regular observations, learning stories, daily and weekly reflections• Transition statements• Special assistance funding applications • Liaising with specialists (EG/ preschool field officer, speech and OT’s) • Achieved ‘Exceeding’ in Rating and Assessment in all 7 quality areas• Received employee of the month on several occasions