Educator

Are you an experienced certificate III qualified educator looking to work in for an organization that supports you to do what you love to do most– support children in the pre-school room 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.

As an experienced certificate III educator, you’ll work as part of 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 in the preschool room about their interests and supporting them by creating a stimulating environment.
• Supporting the physical needs of children
• 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

• Experience in a similar role supporting children in the preschool room
• Qualified Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• 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 awards 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?

Our SDN Ngallia Centre is located within the beautiful grounds of the University of Sydney’s Cumberland campus in Lidcombe, SDN Ngallia offers early childhood education and childcare for 47 children per day from birth to school age.

'Ngallia' means ‘the meeting place of the children’ in the local Aboriginal Darug language.

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.