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.
Early Childhood Educators play a crucial role at the College with each day offering a variety-filled and dynamic experience.
Primary duties include supervising and interacting with the children setting up activities and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all at our Centre.
Why work at Sheldon College
Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive rewarding and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial Health and Wellbeing Social Family and Professional Growth.
Our benefits include:
- Above Award remuneration
- Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution
- College-paid Parental Leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry
- Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep12 College
- Coffee & Cake Days each term with regular team BBQs and lunches
- Staffroom essentials: bread raisin toast condiments tea coffee milk
- Funded Professional Development with supported release time
- Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program
Join a team where your contribution is valued your wellbeing is supported and your professional journey is nurtured.
You will hold:
- Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) or:
- Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent) Kindergarten roles only;
Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate; - Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training;
- Valid Working with Children Check clearance/ Blue Card or the ability to apply for one;
- Accredited Child Protection Training;
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
(RTO):
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk*
CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people*
CHCECE057 Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
* Superseded courses still accepted during the transitional period. - Ability to create a safe secure learning environment in which trust is fostered individual differences arerespected and valued and students are encouraged to be risk-takers and self-directed learners;
- Strong team orientation with the willingness to contribute and collaborate in a team environment;
- Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues and parents and partnerships within thewider community;
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills at all times;
High standards of personal integrity and professionalism; - Willingness to model the 4Cs Courtesy Consideration Cooperation and Common Sense;
- Uphold the high professional expectations of Sheldon College at all times actively demonstrating acommitment to the role as a valued early childhood educator.
About Us
Sheldon Collegeis 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 academicsporting and cultural arenas with access tostate-of-the-art classrooms laboratories resource centres and studios as well as cultural performing arts and sporting facilities.
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 toprovide outstanding education in a safe secure learning environment underpinned by our philosophy ofLoveLaughter and Learning.