<ul> <li>Industry leading benefits package and facilities</li> <li>Be a part of the Local School Community</li> <li>Collaborative team and supportive leaders</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Educators who, under the direction of the Centre leaders, will assist in implementing a care program catering to the individual needs of each child within a group setting.&nbsp;</p> <p>Early Childhood Educators play a crucial role at the College, with each day offering a variety-filled and dynamic experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>Primary duties include supervising and interacting with the children, setting up activities, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all at our Centre.</p> <p><strong>Why work at Sheldon College?</strong></p> <p>Sheldon College has proudly been named an <strong>Employer of Choice in Education for 2025</strong>—a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that <strong>People Make the Difference</strong>, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.</p> <p>Our benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Above Award remuneration</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution</li> <li>College-paid Parental Leave</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families</li> <li>Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry</li> <li>Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College</li> <li>Coffee &amp; Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches</li> <li>Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk</li> <li>Funded Professional Development with supported release time</li> <li>Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program</li> </ul> <p>Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>You will hold:</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;<br> 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;<br> Completion of an approved child protection training course in compliance with Section 162A of the National Law, effective 1 April 2025. This includes one of the following units delivered by a registered training organisation&nbsp;<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> <li>Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are&nbsp;respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk-takers and self-directed learners;</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&nbsp;wider community;</li> <li>Demonstrate effective, professional communication skills at all times;<br> High standards of personal integrity and professionalism;</li> <li>Willingness to model the 4C’s – Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation, and Common Sense;</li> <li>Uphold the high professional expectations of Sheldon College at all times actively demonstrating a&nbsp;commitment to the role as a valued early childhood educator.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sheldon College&nbsp;</strong>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,&nbsp;sporting and cultural arenas with access to&nbsp;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 Educators are our most valuable investment. Every member of our Early Learning staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to&nbsp;provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of  <strong>Love,&nbsp;Laughter and Learning</strong>.  </p>