SDN Newtown - Educator - Full Time

Are you a Certificate III qualified educator looking to work in for an organization that supports you to do what you love to do most– support children and their families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

You put children first. As a not-for-profit organisation, so do we.

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is a place where we value each other’s unique strengths and perspectives. We believe that the best way to support children is to partner with each other, being generous with our knowledge and skills, and learning and growing together.

As an Educator, you’ll work with a team of early childhood professionals to deliver SDN’s innovative, high quality and inclusive program for children, while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.

About The Role

• Your role will involve collaborating with children about their interests and supporting them by creating a stimulating environment.
• Supporting the physical needs of children
• You will assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s development, creating an environment which ensures trust and security and provides flexible routines and smooth transitions.

About You

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with full working rights
• Experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Standards
• Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid qualification
• Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs.

What is on offer

•  Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
•  Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
•  Rostered day off 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
• Other benefits can be seen here: Why work for SDN?

What is it like to work with us?

At SDN Newtown, everyone is welcome and respected. We’re here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.

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.