$34 - $36 per hour+ WRP + Super | Permanent Full Time Role
Join a close team that prioritises a healthy work environment
Balance your life with us| Waterloo close to the station
SDN Lois Barker, Waterloo- Children's Education & Care Centre is a small and calm centre that families call their "oasis in the city."
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/ ISS 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
The team at SDN Lois barker is committed to supporting the children of our community to thrive by pursuing their strengths, interests and goals and by supporting their families to feel confident, capable and connected.
The centre is a 44-place centre in Waterloo, offering early childhood education for children from birth to school age and also offers an Autism Specific program focusing on transition to school.
About the role
Permanent Full Time Role at our Waterloo Centre
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 / ISS qualification 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.
We're here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.
To Apply
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.
SDN Children's Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.