SDN Children’s Services Hiring for Childcare Educator Diploma Job at Surry Hills Full Time

Realise your potential, with the support of our village. As a not-for-profit, SDN has delivered early childhood education, children’s therapies, and family support services since 1905. We’re one of Australia’s most respected children’s services organisations, with 650+ staff across 37 sites in NSW and the ACT. Build a career you’re proud of, with networking, training, and promotion opportunities.

Location

SDN Surry Hills

Work type

Permanent Full-time

What you’ll do

• As a Diploma qualified Educator, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality early childhood education and care to children and to plan and support the implementation of an approved learning framework.
• You will engage in the development, delivery and evaluation of a quality early learning program for children enrolled in the Centre, ensuring individual children’s strengths, interests and needs are identified and their learning is enhanced.
• You will monitor and document children’s development and progress through a diverse range of methods that reflect the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and ensure that the service maintains operating standards as outlined in the National Quality Standards.

Your team

SDN Surry Hills provides quality early childhood education and child care for 60 children per day in Sydney’s vibrant inner east community.

The centre first opened its doors in 1918, and has been a place of warmth and welcome ever since. Knowing and being active in the local community is important to our team and we pride ourselves on the connections we have made and maintained over the years, all the while watching the local area transform into the vibrant, creative and colourful place it is today.

Relationships with children, families and one another are the basis of our educational program and we know children need to feel safe and welcomed to reach their full potential. When your child begins at SDN Surry Hills our dedicated team of professionals will asking many questions to help them to get to know their unique needs, as well as the needs of your family.

Our learning environments are developed over days, weeks, months and years, with problem-solving, creativity and collaboration among our most valued teaching and learning tools. Our playground is a place of natural wonder and a rare gem in this inner city suburb – brimming with mature gum trees, open space, lush gardens and home to our resident guinea pigs.

Who you are

• Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current Working with Children’s Check (NSW)
• Knowledge of the National Quality Standards & Early Years Learning Framework
• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Understanding of Child Protection legislation, including an approved & current Child Protection Training qualification

Your benefits

• Positive welcoming culture
• Priority placement for children of staff members and discounted child care fees
• Paid parental leave
• 12 day personal / carer’s leave per year
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
• Finders fee – Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Paid mandatory Work Health and Safety training including First Aid and CPR
• SDN Staff Giving Fund
• Purchased Leave
• Study Leave
• Picnic Day – One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff
• Flu Vaccination reimbursement
• Access to Flare HR – gift card discounts to leading major retailers

What it’s like to work with our village

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge.

Watch this video to learn more :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0dM2sulE1Y

At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW), National Police Check and Covid 19 vaccination in line with government regulations.

If you believe that by working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we’d love to hear from you.

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