We are currently seeking amazing Educators to join the team at our award-winning Early Education service in Orange, NSW! Are you a qualified and experienced Educator searching for a new workplace to call home? Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career goals within an exciting, multi-service, expanding business? Are you ready to join a diverse team of passionate professionals and help make a meaningful impact on children and families during the early years? If this sounds like you, and you’re ready for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you! 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 implement 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 Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged (at your own cost). Essential Criteria: Valid NSW Working With Children Check Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including safeguarding responsibilities Available for full-time employment across service operational days and hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm), with flexibility as required Considerable recent experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, especially with supporting multiple age groups ACECQA approved Certificate III and/or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or actively working towards one if these qualifications. Entry-level candidates may be considered (depending on capacity) Current Food Safety training* Current Child Protection training, including a recognised course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk* 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 are proud to privately own and operate a premium Early Childhood Education and Care service at the Bloomfield Health Precinct, Orange. 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 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 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 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 and the perfect fit for this role as well as our Orange 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.