J R Alberto

Key responsibilities: - Quality Assurance & Compliance: Lead the development and implementation of Montessori-aligned quality frameworks. Monitor regulatory compliance (ACECQA, DET, VIT, Child Safe Standards) and ensure all services meet or exceed national standards through audits, reviews, and data-informed improvements. - Professional Development & Leadership: Provide mentoring, coaching, and training to Centre Directors and Educators. Build a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and educational excellence across all sites. - Curriculum Development & Pedagogical Leadership: Design, document, and implement a cohesive Montessori curriculum (birth to 6 years), integrating EYLF V2.0 and Montessori principles. Ensure inclusive, culturally responsive practice, and consistency across programs through curriculum tools, assessments, and collaborative reviews. - Montessori Fidelity & Innovation: Work closely with curriculum and leadership teams to maintain Montessori integrity in all aspects of program delivery. Stay current with research to inform curriculum evolution and staff capacity building. - Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Represent the organisation in external forums and networks, promoting high-quality Montessori education and contributing to sector discussions. - Campus Set-Up & Expansion Support: Provide strategic leadership in establishing new Montessori campuses, including input into educational design, compliance readiness, resourcing, and team onboarding to ensure quality and consistency from the outset.

Key responsibilities: - Design and develop Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education diploma course (AQF Level 5) to get accredited by ASQA • Industry Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement • Develop a unit of Competency • Develop the Volume of Learning • Develop a Training and Assessment Strategy • Design course delivery and assessment plan • Design and Develop Training Resources • Quality Assurance Visits to all Inspire ELJ Campus • New campus set-up • Educational Leadership training in all Inspire Campuses • Mentoring VIT provisional teachers across Inspire ELJ Campuses - Montessori trainer Key achievements - 10987NAT Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education Version 1, September 2021

Key Responsibilities: 1. Campus Establishment and Program Design: Collaborate with owners to establish Inspire ELJ campuses and design Montessori-aligned programs that integrate the Australian Early Years Framework. 2. Educator and Family Engagement: Guide educators and families on Montessori principles, emphasizing the importance of early years education and supporting children’s learning through play and structured interactions. 3. Professional Development and Mentorship: Foster educators’ skills, professionalism, and confidence through mentoring, focusing on Montessori methods, reflective practice, and critical inquiry to promote high-quality teaching. 4. Compliance and Operational Management: Oversee campus compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain high standards in health, safety, and hygiene, and support administrative functions, including attendance records and reporting. 5. Educational Program Leadership: Lead the team in implementing and assessing Montessori educational programs aligned with the National Quality Standards, ensuring inclusive, engaging environments that respect children’s interests and cultures. 6. Internal Development and Quality Assurance: Provide ongoing professional development, create a collaborative culture, conduct regular quality assessments, and ensure all campuses strive for excellence in education and care standards. Key Achievements: • Mentored provisional teachers to attain full VIT registration. • Promoted to a key management role, assisting in mentoring new campus leaders. • Developed training and appraisal systems for consistent staff development. • Increased campus enrolments and revenue through effective program delivery and campus tours. • Created internal professional development workshops to unify best practices across campuses.

Key Responsibilities • Provide management support to the Centre Manager and Area Manager and take direct responsibility for ensuring that classrooms run smoothly and effectively. • Offer effective leadership to teachers. • Role model quality teaching practices and lead the team on a path of continuous improvement in their daily interactions with children. • Serve as Acting Centre Manager, handling quality assurance, reporting, and upholding the centre’s organizational management standards to ensure best practices. • Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and families of children at the centre. • Develop and maintain an efficient working environment through effective team communication. • Coach and assist each team member. • Provide training to staff. • Support staff in implementing the Reggio Emilia approach and New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum (Te Whāriki). • Ensure all administrative duties meet Ministry of Education regulations, policies, and procedures. • Mentor student-teachers as an Associate Teacher. Key Achievements • Provided positive mentoring to support quality teaching practices, meeting the Registered Teacher Criteria for full practising certification. • Assisted teachers with practical help, including program planning, self-reviews, teaching practices, and feedback when requested. • Developed a “Ready for School” program to support children transitioning to primary school. • Demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve set outcomes. • Supported the Centre Manager’s role to ensure the centre’s positive progress. • Managed roles as both a Team Leader and Assistant Manager. • Acted as Centre Manager when required. • Contributed to marketing efforts to increase the centre’s occupancy level. • Assisted five-year-old children with their transition to primary schools. • Increased and maintained revenue by boosting enrolment numbers in a short period, while delivering high-quality ECE.

Key Responsibilities • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Montessori philosophy. • Presentation of the learning apparatus. • Supporting the teachers with the running of the programme. • Preparation of the environment to meet high standards. • Assisting the centre owners to create effective storing data (i.e. programme planning, individual child portfolio, photos and other administrative documentations). • To maintain effective environment to entice children to explore. Key Achievements • Identified as an experienced teacher. • Facilitating Reflective Practice. • Trained and experienced in presentation of the Montessori equipment.

Key Responsibilities • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Montessori Philosophy. • Ensuring that the programme planning and documentation of children’s learning are high standards. • Facilitating the accurate flow of information in children’s learning stories. • Creating warm and welcoming environment for children and parents. • Leading and maintaining the order of the Montessori materials in the classroom. • Assisting the centre supervisor for the centre’s self-review. • Observation of children’s daily learning. Key Achievements • In house Professional Development • Contributing to the daily operations of the Montessori progressive programmes. • Assisting the teachers with the presentation of the Montessori didactic materials. • Montessori express documentation. • Associate teacher. • Mentoring student-teachers. • I have increased and maintained revenue by boosting enrolment numbers in a short period of time, while delivering high quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Montessori Philosophy. • Assisting teachers to maintain consistency of the demonstration of learning apparatus. • Assessing children’s learning through observations and work cycle. • Maintaining high standards of the Montessori programme. • Writing centre’s newsletters. • Supporting centre’s supervisor administrative jobs. • Preparation of the Montessori prepared environment. Key Achievements • Associate Teacher. • In house professional development. • Centre’s self-reviews. • Programme Planning. • Transition to school programme. • I have increased and maintained revenue by boosting enrolment numbers in a short period of time, while delivering high quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Montessori Philosophy. • Assisting teachers to maintain consistency of the demonstration of learning apparatus. • Assessing children’s learning through observations and work cycle. • Maintaining high standards of the Montessori programme. • Writing centre’s newsletters. • Supporting centre’s supervisor administrative jobs. • Preparation of the Montessori prepared environment. • Organising school functions. Key Achievements • Associate Teacher. • In house professional development. • Centre’s self-reviews. • Programme Planning. • I have increased and maintained revenue by boosting enrolment numbers in a short period of time, while delivering high quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Montessori Philosophy. • Assisting the permanent teachers to maintain the preparation of the environment. • Supporting children’s learning when needed. • Guiding children to encourage self-directed learning. Key Achievements • Practicing the demonstration of the Montessori materials.