Inclusion Support Educator - Sunshine Coast

Rise Early Learning; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Childcare fee discount at Rise Early 

Well-being & Assistance Program

Professional Development & training

Job summary

Rise Early Learning is seeking an Inclusion Support Educator for our Sunshine Coast service. This role focuses on supporting children with additional needs to engage with peers and the learning environment, within a close-knit team that values inclusive practice and professional development.

You will collaborate with educators, families, and the local community to deliver tailored strategies, uphold child safeguarding standards, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning culture at Rise

Qualifications

• Inclusive of others with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service.
• Ready to support the implementation of contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy.
• Open to the service's innovative programming and practice.
• Shows an interest in understanding and exploring the RIE approach.
• Current Child Protection training and a recognized course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk highly regarded.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications encouraged (at own cost).
• Valid QLD Blue Card or willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of child safeguarding responsibilities (or willingness to develop).
• Availability for permanent part-time work across Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day, 9am-3:30pm, with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with additional needs to engage with peers and learning environments.
• Work with the team to implement tailored strategies that promote confidence and participation.
• Build trusting relationships and adapt to individual strengths and needs to help every child flourish.

Skills

Inclusive mindset

Collaborative attitude

Professional boundaries

Relationship building

Pedagogy knowledge

RIE approach understanding

Education

ACECQA approved Early Childhood or related qualifications

Job description

Inclusion Support Educator - Sunshine Coast

We are currently seeking a superb Inclusion Support Educator to join the team at our stunning Early Childhood service located on the Sunshine Coast, QLD!

• Are you an Educator or like-minded professional with, or working towards, a qualification in Early Childhood, Allied Health or a related field?
• Are you excited to join a close-knit team of passionate professionals within a multi-service, growing organisation?
• Are you committed to delivering inclusive, engaging and meaningful learning programs that support high-quality outcomes for all children?

If this sounds like you, and you’re ready for your next rewarding career move, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Inclusion Support Educator in our kindy space, you'll be energetic, creative, dedicated and driven to assist children with additional needs to independently engage with their peers and learning environment.

You’ll work closely with the broader team to implement tailored strategies that promote confidence, participation and a strong sense of belonging. Your ability to build trusting relationships and adapt to individual strengths and needs will be essential in helping every child flourish.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service
• Ready to support the implementation of contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Open to our unique and innovative approach to programming and practice
• Shows an interest in understanding and exploring the RIE approach
• ACECQA approved Early Childhood, Allied Health or related qualifications and/or experience e.g. Speech or Occupational Therapy or Special Education highly regarded (or working towards)
• Current Child Protection training, including a recognised course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk highly regarded
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at own cost).
• Valid QLD Blue Card (or a willingness to obtain)*
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including child safeguarding responsibilities (or a willingness to develop this knowledge)
• Available for permanent part-time work across Monday to Friday, and 6 hours per day, 9am-3:30pm, with flexibility as required
• Current Food Handler Basics training, with a certificate to be provided*
• Current Child Safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided*

*To be completed prior to your first working shift.

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.

Conveniently situated within the hospital precinct, our Sunshine Coast service is designed to support working families and those in surrounding suburbs. Our unique, light-filled rooftop centre features state-of-the-art facilities, a purpose-built garden, and modern resources. We provide an engaging environment where children are invited to explore, play, and discover through a wide range of opportunities, complemented by enriching excursions into the local community.

Rise Early Learning and our staff are also deeply committed to ensuring and promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

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:

• Competitive remuneration, inclusive of the Workers Retention Payment
• Stunning environments and 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 Well-being & Assistance Program to enhance your well-being
• 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 throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions.

Rise Early Learning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding and respect.