We are currently seeking exceptional Educators to join the team at our Early Education service in Surfers Paradise, QLD!

• Are you an experienced Educator searching for a new workplace to call home?
• Does a flexible yet impactful role that is designed to fit around your lifestyle and personal commitments spark your interest?
• How about the opportunity to join a diverse team of passionate professionals as well as an exciting, multi-service, expanding business?

If this sounds like you, and you’re up for your next career challenge, then we really want to hear from you!

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• Interest in and/or passion for the RIE approach
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Inclusive of others and brings a positive attitude every day
• Ready to implement contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Open to our innovative and unique way of programming and practice
• Ability and motivation to build positive relationships and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community
• Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable professional who is relentless in the pursuit of excellence for children and willing to grow with our service.

Essential Criteria:

• Valid Blue Card
• Understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• Experience within the Early Childhood sector (essential), and comfortable engaging with various age groups (desirable)
• Available for casual work across service operational days/hours and able to be flexible as required (minimum 2-3 days per week)
• ACECQA approved Certificate III and/or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards either qualification. Early Childhood Teachers are not required, and therefore will not be considered at this time
• Current relevant First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates, Food Safety and Child Protection training, with a recognised course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or willing to obtain/refresh as required).

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning Surfers Paradise 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 services which offer spaces for children, families and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community. Rise Early Learning are also deeply and dutifully committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

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!

Why Join Our Rise Family?

At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:

• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments rich in natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child's unique learning journey
• Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to enhance your wellbeing
• Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres in QLD and NSW (and growing!)
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, you may wish to contact our friendly Recruitment team on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us about yourself and your career - we want to know what makes you a great fit for our Surfers Paradise service. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs, and we are willing to consider qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding, and respect.