Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking a positive and professional Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to lead the Preschool Curriculum whilst being considered 3rd in charge at our beautiful, heritage listed, Early Childhood service in Chatham House!

This is an opportunity to join Rise Early Learning Abbotsford as our Early Childhood Teacher, where you will enjoy being a part of a wonderfully supportive team and delivering quality outcomes for children, with the opportunity to grow professionally.

In this role you will be an active leading team member, encouraging staff engagement and participation in curriculum decision making, in addition to guiding and supporting colleagues with their pedagogical practice. You will have a good knowledge of the EYLF and QIP so that you can support the Centre in driving the curriculum and supporting the team of staff.

If this sounds like you, and you’re up for your next career challenge, then we really want to hear from you!

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care service 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.

To ensure your next role offers you stability, an experienced team and service that is committed to creating a high quality, passionate and vibrant Early Childhood environment and being the best in their field, you should contact us!

Why join our Rise family?

At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an Education and Care program that supports the learning and development of each child. What you can expect:

• Unique service with stunning environments and natural resources to support practice, Education and Care for children’s unique learning journey

• Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth

• Exclusive childcare fee discount to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by

• Free Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing

• Opportunities for working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance as per the service's needs and demand

• Extensive Professional Development calendar combined with in-house training, coaching, and mentoring within work hours

• 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 in QLD and NSW (and growing)

• Small business where owners and major stakeholders care, are approachable and involved in every aspect of the business

• Visa sponsorship options available for eligible and suitable candidates.

The ideal candidate will meet the following selection criteria:

• Be a strong leader, inclusive of others, and bring a positive attitude everyday

• Have a flair for building meaningful relationships with peers, families, and children

• Have a passion for the RIE approach

• Be open to our unique way of programming and practice and ready to implement contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy

• Be relentless in your pursuit of excellence for children

• Have an unwavering passion for children and Early Childhood Education and Care.

Essential Criteria:

• An ACECQA approved Early Childhood Education or Teaching degree (or working towards with more than 50% completed and able to prove this)

• Minimum of three years' experience as an Early Childhood Teacher

• Proven mentoring and/or leadership experience

• Current First Aid Certificate as well as CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Child Protection training (or willing to obtain)

• Valid Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above - we want to know what makes you different. Alternatively, feel free to give our friendly Recruitment team a call on (02) 7229 5***. We look forward to hearing from you!