Sdn Randwick - Senior Educator

Sdn Children'S Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay and conditions (plus W

Discounted childcare fees

Paid lunch breaks and to completeAdmin

Rostered day off per month (full-time)

Generous leave entitlements

Professional training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SDN Children’s Services is seeking a Senior Educator for a max-term full-time position at UNSW Randwick. The role runs Monday to Friday in a 3–5 year old preschool room, with 7.6 hours per day and a focus on caring for children and supporting development.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, understand the Early Years Learning Framework, and collaborate with families and staff to create a welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education required.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Able to create and maintain a positive, safe environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Providing care and supervision to children in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Planning and implementing fun and educational activities that foster developmental growth and assisting children in toilet training, dressing and mealtimes.
• Encouraging creativity, social skills and emotional development through interactive play and learning.
• Communicating with families to share milestones and updates on their child’s progress.
• Collaborating with a team of passionate educators to build a positive, inclusive learning space.

Skills

Compassionate, patient mindset

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Senior Educator | Max Term Contract ends January 2027| Floater Role Potential to extend

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education qualified| 1- 2 years relevant work experience in Early childhood Education

Preschool Room (3-5years) | Monday - Friday| 7.6 hours per day

SDN Children’s Services has been established for 120 years, during this time we have grown to be one of the largest not-for-profit children’s services organisations in Australia. We support our children and families through Children’s Education and Care Centres, Family Support and Disability Services.

We currently have outstanding opportunities for experienced qualified Childcare Educators & Senior Educators to join our centres at UNSW in a Max Term Full Time Monday - Friday capacity. Our light filled modern centres are an oasis in the local communities.

About the Job:

Working as part of a diverse team that puts children and families first and acknowledges the importance of documenting children’s learning, on a day-to-day basis you will be:

• Providing care and supervision to children in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Planning and implementing fun and educational activities that foster developmental growth and assisting children in toilet training, dressing and mealtimes.
• Encouraging creativity, social skills and emotional development through interactive play and learning.
• Communicating with families to share milestones and updates on their child’s progress.
• Collaborating with a team of passionate educators to build a positive, inclusive learning space.

About you:

To be successful, you will be:

• A compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual who genuinely enjoys working with children.
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated understanding of the early years learning framework
• Able to create and maintain a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for children.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative setting, need to be proactive and takes on new initiatives and take on new room.

What is on offer:

For Centre roles:

• 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?

Why You Will Love Working With Us:

At SDN we value the individual contribution of each of our staff members and provide our team with:

• A supportive team that values your contributions and ideas.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development to grow in your career.
• A positive, inclusive environment where you can make a real impact in children's lives.

What is it like to work with us?

At Tigger’s Honeypot Randwick @ UNSW, we prioritize building strong relationships and a sense of community. Our spacious back garden, filled with fruit trees, native plants, and three resident chickens, provides an ideal setting for outdoor learning.

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).

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.