<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>You will be key in coordinating and delivering high-quality, inclusive programs within the Centre. You will develope expert knowledge of the Our Place Framework and relevant state-based curriculums and child development.&nbsp; This role will lead the room’s education program as well as the policies and practice to exceed the National Quality Standard.</p> <p>You will also contribute to the professional identity of the Centre, raising the quality of the education program and practice. Working closely with the Early Learning Centre Manager and the Our Place Educational Leader, you will establish authentic and positive relationships with children and families to ensure positive outcomes for all children.</p> <p>You will mentor and supervise the service’s Co-educators to deepen their understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and to embed a culture of ongoing reflective practice.</p> <p>This is a Perm, Part Time role, Mon-Fri with additional hours available during peak times.</p> <p><strong>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 and early booking acccess 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></p> <ul> <li>Passion for quality teaching and learning and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent outcomes.</li> <li>The ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk-takers and self-directed learners.</li> <li>Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve teaching practices.</li> <li>Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to support student learning.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience coordinating staffing roster and staff issues with guidance from Centre Manager.</li> <li>Strong team orientation with the willingness to contribute and collaborate in a team environment.</li> <li>Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues and parents and partnerships within the wider community.</li> <li>High standards of personal integrity and professionalism.</li> <li>Flexibility to cover additional hours when required covering leave requirements.</li> <li>Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), or working toward/obtained Bachelor Early Childhood Education.</li> <li>Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate.</li> <li>Current CPR certificate.</li> <li>Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training.</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, effective 1 April 2025.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>* Superseded courses still accepted during the transitional period.</p> <ul> <li>Hold or ability to obtain Working with Children Check (Blue Card).</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Ourplace</strong></p> <p>The purpose of our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program is to provide a safe and enjoyable place for children to be when they need to be cared for outside of the College's core hours of operation.</p> <p>The service is twofold in that it aims to serve children in our community by providing a safe place where children can opt to work, rest or play in which the values align completely with Sheldon College. Secondly, the service is for the parents who require care for their children in a context that is a continuation of the children’s day and one that is within the College grounds.</p> <p>The three services offered at "Our Place" OSHC for students in Preparatory onwards, from 6:30am to 6:15pm, are:</p> <ul> <li>Before College Care</li> <li>After College Care</li> <li>Vacation Care (including Student Free Day Care)</li> </ul> <p>During Vacation Care periods we offer a wide variety of exciting and educational activities from 6:30am to 6:15pm daily, such as arts, crafts, cooking, indoor and outdoor play.</p> <p><strong>About Sheldon College</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>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.&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> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>