SDN Lidcombe - Educator - Part Time

Join SDN Lidcombe as a Permanent Part Time Educator and become part of a supportive, passionate team where children, families and educators are genuinely valued. If you're a Certificate III qualified Educator who is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences and building strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you. Based in our 2-3 years room, you'll play an important role in supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development every day.

About The Role

This will include:

• Collaborate with children based on their interests and support their learning through play.
• Create a safe, engaging and stimulating environment that promotes development and wellbeing.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Assist with observing, documenting and evaluating children's learning and development.
• Support flexible routines that promote trust, security, smooth transitions and a strong sense of belonging.
• Build respectful and positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Promote inclusion and support every child's participation and learning.
• Leading, guiding and supporting your team through collaboration, professional conversations, reflective practice and learn to lead through the SDN ways

About You

To be successful in this role:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 6 to 12 months' experience working in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and current Child Protection training.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

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 Ngallia is a 47-place early learning and preschool centre. Located within the grounds of the University of Sydney Cumberland Campus, Lidcombe, you will find a diverse and welcoming community that celebrates culture, language and identity. ‘Ngallia’, meaning “the meeting place of the children” in the local Aboriginal Darug language, reflects the centre’s strong focus on connection and belonging. You’ll join a long-serving and supportive team that values creativity, collaboration and building safe, secure and respectful relationships with children and families. 

With generous indoor spaces and surrounding green spaces, the centre provides children with opportunities to explore and learn through play, including regular experiences within the nearby university campus grounds. The team supports children to follow their interests and celebrates the different languages and cultures children and families bring to the centre. 

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.