AddressWe are currently seeking a brilliant Lead Educator to join the under 2’s space at our Abbotsford service located in the beautiful, heritage-listed Chatham House.
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 a high-quality Early Childhood environment and being the best in their field, you should contact us!
About the Role
As Lead Educator, you will be responsible for heading up a team of Educators and work collaboratively with them to support the learning of children from 0 to 2 years old. You will benefit from a small, age-appropriate environment where the RIE approach is embedded into your daily practice.
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:
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business
• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding practice, Education and Care for each child’s unique learning journey
• Strong focus on promoting a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training opportunities within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Working arrangements that support a positive work/life balance on offer as per the service’s needs and demand
• Access to the Rise Early Learning family which spans across several Early Childhood centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing)
• Opportunities to connect with our other Rise centres and teams to share new ideas, foster relationships, and progress in your career.
Our ideal candidate will meet the following selection criteria:
• Be inclusive of others and bring a positive attitude every day
• Ability and motivation to build positive relationships and meaningful connections with fellow Early Childhood professionals, families, children, and the wider community
• Have a passion for embedding and modelling the RIE approach
• Be ready to implement contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Be a passionate and dedicated professional who enjoys Early Childhood Education and Care programs.
Essential Criteria:
• An ACECQA approved Diploma of Children's Services or recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree (or working towards ECT and able to prove this)
• Strong proven experience as a Team/Room Leader/Lead Educator ideally with a similar age group
• Available for full-time work
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (or willing to obtain/refresh as required).
How to Apply
Submit your resume addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, feel free to give our friendly Recruitment team a call on (02) 7229 5*** - tell us about yourself and your career - we want to know why your passion and experience makes you the perfect candidate for our Abbotsford service. We look forward to hearing from you!
