SDN Glebe -Senior Educator - Max Term Contract

Join SDN Glebe Children’s Education & Care Centre and become part of a warm, purpose-driven team where relationships matter. As part of SDN, a respected not-for-profit, we prioritise staff wellbeing, child safety, and inclusive, meaningful work with children and families.

Whether you hold a Diploma or Certificate III qualification with experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll join a skilled team delivering a high-quality program in a safe, engaging and responsive environment. This role will primarily support our 0-3 age group, and we are looking for an experienced, flexible educator who can confidently contribute across the service as needed while building strong relationships with children, families and educators.

About The Role

This will include:

• Supporting our 0-3 age group, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Educator to bring their knowledge and skills to a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with children to follow their interests and create engaging learning experiences
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Observe, document, and evaluate children’s learning and development
• Create environments that promote trust, security, flexible routines, and smooth transitions
• Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive team culture

About You

You will have experience and skills in the following:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Certificate III qualified with experience in early childhood education and care.
• Demonstrated experience working with infants and toddlers and the ability to adapt practice across different age groups.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Child protection training and commitment to child safety
• Current valid NSW Working with Children Check and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments, including supporting children with additional needs.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive practice and building respectful partnerships with families from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.
• Strong understanding of child development and the ability to support high-quality learning outcomes across the service, including children’s health, hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills with a commitment to child safety

What is on offer

• Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Rostered day off (RDO) per month (full-time staff)
• Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal / carer’s leave
• Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
• Employee Assistance Program  

What is it like to work with us?

When you join the team at SDN Glebe, you join a team with a commitment to social justice and equity and to working with the strengths of our diverse community. 

The team at SDN Glebe foster a strong sense of connection, belonging, and a home-like atmosphere. We believe that when our staff feel respected, cared for, and supported, they can provide beyond-quality care to children. We provide children with the support they need to grow up to be capable citizens who confidently speak up, respectfully listen, and actively contribute to shaping a better world. 

If you are passionate about working together to create better outcomes for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you! 

About SDN

SDN Children’s Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.

Our purpose is to promote and enhance children’s wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.

You can find out more about us on the SDN website.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.