We are currently seeking dynamic and driven Educators to join the team at our Early Childhood service located on the Sunshine Coast, QLD!
- Are you a qualified and committed Educator searching for a workplace to call home?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career goals within an exciting, multi-service, expanding business?
- Are you ready to join an inspiring team of passionate professionals and make a meaningful impact on children and families during the early years?
If this sounds like you and you're ready for your next rewarding career move, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:
- Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and a willingness to grow with the service
- Ready to implement contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
- Open to our unique and innovative approach to programming and practice
- Shows an interest in understanding and exploring the RIE approach
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at own cost).
Essential Criteria:
- Valid Blue Card
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including child safeguarding responsibilities
- Available for full-time work across service operational days and hours (Monday to Friday 6:00 AM-6:00PM), with flexibility as required
- Considerable proven experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector
- ACECQA approved Cert III and/or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards either qualification)
- Current Food Safety training, with a certificate provided*
- Current Child Protection training, including a recognised course code for 'Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk'*
- Current Child Safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided*
* To be completed prior to your first working shift.
About Rise Early Learning
Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.
Conveniently situated within the hospital precinct, our Sunshine Coast service is designed to support working families and those in surrounding suburbs. Our unique, light-filled rooftop centre features state-of-the-art facilities, a purpose-built garden, and modern resources. We provide an engaging environment where children are invited to explore, play, and discover through a wide range of opportunities, complemented by enriching excursions into the local community.
Rise Early Learning and our staff are also deeply committed to ensuring and promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.
Why Join Our Rise Family?
At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:
- Competitive remuneration, inclusive of the Workers Retention Payment
- Stunning environments and natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child's unique learning journey
- Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth
- Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
- Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing
- Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer
- Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
- Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
- Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
- Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. Alternatively, you may wish to contact our friendly Recruitment team on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us
about yourself and your career - we want to know what makes you the optimal fit this role as well as our Sunshine Coast service.
Applicants who progress will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs, and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Rise Early Learning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding and respect.
