SDN Kensington - Senior Educator - Full Time

SDN Children's Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Discounted childcare fees

Rostered day off per month (full-time)

Generous leave entitlements

Professional training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SDN Kensington is seeking an experienced Senior Educator to support our 3–4 year old room and inspire children's learning through meaningful, child-led experiences. You’ll plan and implement high-quality programs aligned with EYLF, support educators, and foster partnerships with children and their families.

This not-for-profit service offers a supportive team culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow your career within SDN.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum 6–12 months’ experience in a 3–4 year room.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusion and knowledge of EYLF/NQS.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with children and families to promote engagement.
• Lead observation, documentation and reflective practices to enhance learning outcomes.
• Create safe, stimulating, developmentally appropriate environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and child safety standards.
• Support daily routines, wellbeing, and collaborative team work.
• Mentor educators and contribute to a high-performing team.

Skills

Child development

Observation & reflection

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

SDN Kensington - Senior Educator - Full Time

SDN Kensington is seeking an experienced Senior Educator to support our 3–4 year old room and inspire children's learning through meaningful, child-led experiences. You’ll plan and implement quality programs aligned with the EYLF, support educators and foster strong partnerships with children and their families.

As part of SDN, a trusted not-for-profit organisation, you'll enjoy a supportive team culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.

About The Role

This will include:

• Build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, 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 along with the help of a Room Leader or ECT

About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with relevant industry experience in early childhood education and care is desirable
• Minimum 6-12 month's work experience in a early childhood setting 3-4 years room desired
• Child protection training and commitment to child safety GECCKO
• Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
• Current NSW Working with Children Check, current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and Food safety certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to child safety and inclusion

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?

SDN Kensington offers a unique learning environment where children explore, connect, and thrive. You'll join a passionate team delivering high-quality, child-led programs in a diverse and inclusive community, with families from cultures and languages across the globe. Every day is an opportunity to inspire curious minds, support meaningful learning, and make a lasting difference in children's lives.

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.