Co-Educator

The Role

We are currently seeking 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.

We currently have a Full-Time opportunity available.

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025—a 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 leading, comprehensive 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, Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and Body Ccans.
• 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.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program including ELC team members to complete Diploma or Bachelor.

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 Blue Card or the ability to obtain;
• 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 are respected 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 the wider community;
• Demonstrate effective, professional communication skills at all times;
  High standards of personal integrity and professionalism;
• Willingness to model the 4C’s – Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation, and Common Sense;
• Uphold the high professional expectations of Sheldon College at all times actively demonstrating a commitment to the role as a valued early childhood educator.

About Us

Sheldon College 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, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-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 to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.