Co-Educator

Sheldon College (see more jobs from this school)

Sheldon, QLD 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 June 2025


Seeking a dedicated Co-Educator to join our passionate team. Support young learners through play, curiosity, and care.

<p><strong>Position Overview</strong><br><br> Under the direction of the ELC Centre Manager and directly by the Studio Lead/Teacher, the Co-Educator will&nbsp;assist in implementing a care program that provides for the individual needs of the whole child for whom they share a responsibility in a whole group setting.</p> <p>Co-Educators play a very important role at the College. No day is the same in this a variety filled and dynamic role. Your main duties will be supervising and interacting with the children, setting up activities and ensuring all families feel welcome at our Centre.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Why work at Sheldon College?</strong></p> <p>At&nbsp;Sheldon College&nbsp;we are striving to be an Employer of Choice. We believe that&nbsp;People Make the Difference&nbsp;and reward staff by&nbsp;providing industry leading benefits supporting their Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family and Professional Growth and&nbsp;Learning. Some of those benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Above Award remuneration.</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.</li> <li>College Paid Parental Leave.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program 24/7 for Staff and Families.</li> <li>Corporate Discounts including Health Insurance &amp; Optometry.</li> <li>Employee fee discounts at On-Site Early Learning Centre and Prep - 12 College.</li> <li>Coffee and Cake days every Term, Team BBQs and Lunches regularly.</li> <li>Staff room essentials including Bread, Raisin Toast, Condiments,&nbsp;Tea, Coffee, Milk.</li> <li>Professional Development is paid and release time supported.</li> <li>Subsidised Staff Study &amp; Scholarship Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or</li> <li>Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), or:</li> <li>Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent) – Kindergarten roles only;</li> <li>Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate;</li> <li>Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training;</li> <li>Valid Working with Children Check clearance/ Blue Card or the ability to apply for one;</li> <li>Accredited Child Protection Training;</li> <li>Completion of an approved child protection training course in compliance with Section 162A of the National Law,<br> effective 1 April 2025. This includes one of the following units delivered by a registered training organisation<br> (RTO):<br> • CHCPRT025 — Identify and report children and young people at risk<br> • CHCPRT001 — Identify and respond to children and young people at risk*<br> • CHCPRT026 — Support the rights and safety of children and young people<br> • CHCPRT002 — Support the rights and safety of children and young people*<br> • CHCECE057 — Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles<br> * Superseded courses still accepted during the transitional period.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Sheldon College is 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 academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member 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 of  Love, Laughter and Learning.   &nbsp;</p> <p>To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.</p>