Lead Educator and Assistant Educators Early Learning

The Role

We are currently seeking early learning educators who will assist in implementing a care program catering to the individual needs of each child within a group setting.

Educators play a crucial role at Sheldon College with each day offering a variety-filled and dynamic experience.

Primary duties include supervising and interacting with the children setting up activities and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all at our ELC facilities.

This role includes a strong responsibility for child safety and wellbeing ensuring all practices align with legislative requirements and the Colleges Child Safety and Wellbeing framework.

Full-time & Part-timepositions available

Why work at Sheldon College

Sheldon College has proudly been named anEmployer of Choice in Education for 2025-a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive rewarding and dynamic workplace. We believe thatPeople Make the Difference and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial Health and Wellbeing Social Family and Professional Growth.

Our leading comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our Early Learning Centre and Prep12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage Skin Checks Flu Vacc and Body Scans.
• Coffee & Cake Days each term with regular team BBQs and lunches.
• Staffroom essentials: bread raisin toast condiments tea coffee milk.
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program including ELC team members to complete Diploma or Bachelor.

Join a team where your contribution is valued your wellbeing is supported and your professional journey is nurtured.

About you

• Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate
• Current ACECQA-approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training
• Ability to create a safe secure learning environment where individual differences are respected and valued
• Strong team orientation with the willingness to contribute and collaborate
• Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues parents and the wider community
• Demonstrated professional communication skills
• High standards of personal integrity and professionalism
• Model the 4Cs Courtesy Consideration Cooperation and Common Sense
• Uphold the professional expectations of Sheldon College at all times

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Demonstrated understanding of child safety duty of care and mandatory reporting obligations
• Completion of accredited Child Protection Training
• Completion of Child Safety Training in accordance with Child Safe Standards (e.g. CHCPRT025 or equivalent) or willingness to obtain upon commencement
• Ability to maintain a safe inclusive and supportive environment for all children
• Commitment to complying with the Colleges Student Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures

About Us

Sheldon Collegeis an independent co-educational non-denominational College situated in Redland City catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academicsporting and cultural arenas with access tostate-of-the-art classrooms laboratories resource centres and studios as well as cultural performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our Educators are our most valuable investment. Every member of our Early Learning staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe secure learning environment underpinned by our philosophy ofLoveLaughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing
Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe respected and heard protected from all forms of abuse harm and neglect in a
culturally safe environment.

All staff are required to uphold the Colleges Child Safety and Wellbeing framework including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy Staff Code of Conduct and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College.

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.

Job Description

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 60000 - 70000