Team Leader - North Ryde

We are currently on the lookout for a fantastic Team Leader to join the younger Preschool room at our flagship Epping Road service!

• Are you an experienced Team Leader who values and fosters meaningful connections with children and families as well as the community?
• Are you ready to lead a diverse team of passionate individuals and make an impact on children and families during the early years?
• Are you searching for an opportunity to advance your career goals within an exciting, multi-service, growing business?

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 our Team Leader, you will lead a team of Educators who support the learning and development of children from three to four years of age. You will benefit from an age-appropriate environment of twenty five children where the RIE approach is embedded into our daily practice. The children are included in our daily excursions program and venture into the local community using our very own Rise minibus.
Why join our Rise family?

• Small business where owners and major stakeholders care, are approachable and involved in every aspect of the business
• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding beautiful practice, Education and Care for each child's unique learning journey
• Extensive Professional Development calendar customised to the team and individual Educators combined with in-house training opportunities within work hours
• Strong focus on promoting a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice through professional development, team building exercises and social gatherings
• Free Employee Wellbeing and 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 available as per the needs and demands of the service
• Access to Rise Early Learning family which spans across multiple 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 an optimistic attitude every day
• Ability and motivation to build positive relationships with colleagues, families, children and the wider community
• Have a passion for embedding and modelling the RIE approach
• Be open to our unique way of programming and practice
• Be ready to implement contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Be relentless in your pursuit of excellence for children
• Be an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who enjoys Early Childhood Education and Care programs.

Essential Criteria:

• An ACECQA approved Diploma of Children's Services (can be working towards ECT) or a recognised Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Strong Educator with considerable Team/Room Leader experience
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. Tell us about yourself and your career - we want to know what makes you the right candidate for our Epping Road service. We look forward to hearing from you!