SDN Surry Hills has been supporting children and families on Gadigal Land for more than 105 years. We are well known within the local community for our play-based approach and dedicated and skillful team.

Are you an experienced senior educator interested in working in an organisation that supports you to do what you love to do most– support children and their families?

You put children first. As a not-for-profit organisation, so do we.

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is a place where we value each other’s unique strengths and perspectives. We believe that the best way to support children is to partner with each other, being generous with our knowledge and skills, and learning and growing together.

As a senior educator you’ll work with a team of early childhood professionals to deliver SDN’s innovative, high quality and inclusive program for children, while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.

About you

You will be a Diploma-qualified educator with a special interest in diversity and inclusion, have an excellent understanding of inclusive early childhood practice and a willingness to share your knowledge and to grow and learn.

About the team

At SDN Surry Hills we emphasise strong connections with children, families and the local community. We believe relationships are foundation of our practice because we know children thrive when their world is predictable. The centre is a 60-place service in Sydney's vibrant inner east community, and we are close to light rail, buses and Central station.

About the role

Your role will involve collaborating with children about their interests and supporting them by creating a stimulating environment. As well as supporting the physical needs of children, you will assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s development, creating an environment which ensures trust and security and provides flexible routines and smooth transitions.

You will need

• Experience in a similar role
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Quality Standards
• Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid qualification
• Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs

Your benefits

• Above award pay and conditions
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
• Paid lunch breaks
• Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
• Generous leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program

What it’s like to work with our village
At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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