We are currently seeking a superb Inclusion Support Educator to join the team at our stunning Early Childhood service located in Charmhaven, NSW!
- 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 an Inclusion Support Educator, you will 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 truly 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 e.g. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Special Education, are highly regarded (or currently working towards)
- Current Child Protection training, including a recognised course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk, is highly regarded
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at your own cost).
Essential Criteria:
- Valid NSW Working With Children Check (or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including safeguarding responsibilities (or a willingness to develop this knowledge)
- Available for permanent part-time work on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30am–2:30pm, with flexibility as required
- Current Food Handler Basics training or equivalent (completed prior to first working shift)
- Current Child Safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided (completed prior to first working shift).
About Rise Early Learning
Rise Early Learning Charmhaven 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 a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of 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.
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. Share with us what makes you different as well as the perfect fit for this role and our Charmhaven service.
Applicants who progress will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
