SDN Beranga - Senior Educator - Full Time

SDN Children's Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full not-for-profit salary packaging

Rostered day off per month (full-time)

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SDN Beranga is seeking a passionate Permanent Full-Time Senior Educator to join our team. You will work with educators, therapists and families to support children, including those with autism, through inclusive early learning experiences.

In this role you will contribute to program planning, implement EYLF and monitor development, ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards while fostering a welcoming, outcome-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusion support and adapting programs for diverse learners.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators, therapists and families to support children’s learning.
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging early learning experiences.
• Monitor and document children’s development using reflective methods.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, legislation and regulations.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Inclusion support

EYLF knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

• Salary packaging available for eligible employees
• Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
• Preschool hours 8am–4pm working with therapists and families to support children’s learning

SDN Beranga is seeking a passionate Permanent Full -Time Senior Educator to join our team . In this role you will work collaboratively with educators, therapists and families to support children, with an autism diagnosis, learning and development through inclusive and engaging early learning experiences.

About The Role

As Senior Educator, your primary objective is to work collaboratively within the team to provide exceptional early childhood education and care that combines early education and early intervention, catering to each child’s individual needs, and supporting programs in a centre with dedicated therapy rooms that help families build their capacity to support their child.

This will include:

• Experience in inclusion support, including adapting programs, collaborating with educators and therapists, and implementing strategies to meet the diverse learning and developmental needs of all children
• Implement the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and maintain high standards in line with the National Quality Standards
• Monitor, document, and assess children’s development using diverse, reflective methods
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, legislation, and regulations in the early childhood sector
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports every child’s wellbeing

About You:

You will have experience and skills in the following:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and relevant early childhood experience
• Experience in inclusion support, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment that meets the diverse needs of all children
• Strong knowledge and application of the EYLF and NQS
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging early learning experiences
• Child protection training and commitment to child safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

What is on offer:

• Full not-for-profit salary packaging
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a rewarding career with great perks and work-life balance
• 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

What is it like to work with us?

SDN Beranga is a unique, purpose-built autism-specific preschool in Rooty Hill, providing intensive and targeted support for up to 27 children each day, with a ratio of one educator for every three children. You’ll join a passionate and experienced team taking a strengths-based, family-centred approach and working alongside SDN therapists to support children’s development, learning and successful transition to school.

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.