SDN Kingsford -Senior Educator- FT at SDN Children's Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Planning, Child Development, Observation And Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Mentoring, Compliance Management, Child Safety, Communication Skills, Reflective Practice

Industry

Education Management

Description

· Diploma in Early Childhood Education |Permanent Full Time Role · Toddlers Room (2-3years) | 6-12 months relevant work experience · Monday – Friday 38hours per week The SDN Kingsford Toddlers are seeking a Senior Educator, responsible for 2-3years old room. The role requires passion for high quality early childhood education and care to children and to plan and support the implementation of an approved learning framework. About The Role · Build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, and stakeholders, promoting engagement and participation · Drive observation, documentation, and reflective practices to enhance children’s learning outcomes · Create safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environments that support all areas of child development · Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and child safety standards, maintaining a strong child-safe culture · Support daily operations, routines, and wellbeing practices, including guiding children’s care and development needs · Model professionalism, positive behaviours, and strong working relationships across the service · Mentor and support educators while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment · Lead the delivery, planning, and evaluation of high-quality early learning programs aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standards About You: · Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care · Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards · Working with Children Check (NSW) · Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs · Current Senior First Aid Certificate · Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable) · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Experience in a similar role · Understanding of Child Protection legislation and holds an approved and current Child Protection Training qualification What is on offer: · Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP) · Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children · Paid lunch breaks and to complete administration · 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? Owl’s House at University of New South Wales is a 48-place modern, purpose-built early childhood education care centre leading the new generation of ECEC centre design and approach to early childhood learning. Located a stone’s throw from the University of NSW and the light rail, the centre is spread across 2 houses, 4 levels and 3 outdoor areas providing children with a range of experiences, play and teaching. Our qualified team facilitate innovative, child-centred and child-led programs in a safe, healthy, happy and stimulating context, that supports children to develop love for life-long learning. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery and planning of high-quality early learning programs for children aged 2-3 years in alignment with the EYLF and National Quality Standards. Build respectful partnerships with families and mentor educators to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.