About Us

SDN Children’s Services is a not-for profit organisation that has been providing quality early childhood education and care since 1905. We are proud of our long history of working with children and their families, working with communities, and supporting the development of practitioners and children’s services. With around 700 staff across 36 sites in Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT, we have grown into one of Australia’s most respected children’s services organisations.

We provide the following services:

high quality, inclusive early childhood education and care
early childhood intervention for children with disabilities
family support services
resources and mentoring for practitioners and other agencies
Aboriginal training and employment support.

About The Role

In this role you will bring your passion for working with children to our supportive team to provide quality education and care services. You will work with a team of dedicated educators and assistants to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality Standards (NQS). You will be responsible for leading observations, programming and for the evaluation of children’s development to ultimately support their learning outcomes. You will also engage with and provide support for families.

This is a Full Time position in the 0-2’s Room.
About The Centre

SDN Northern Suburbs Children’s Education and Care Centre has been operating in Crows Nest since 1929. Positioned in an area with a high density demographic, it is one of the only local centres with a large natural outdoor play space. The child care centre caters for 75 children from birth to five years old.

About You

University qualifications in early childhood education
Working with Children Check (NSW)
Certified Supervisor Number
Excellent understanding of current early childhood practice that is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework, and naturalistic, responsive early childhood intervention practices.
Knowledge of the National Quality Standards and the implications for centres
Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs
Commitment and skill in providing quality and appropriate experiences and inviting learning environments for children
Understanding of current pedagogical thinking and research
Current First Aid certificate
Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to child safety and comply with the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.

Our culture

SDN’s values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. If you share our values and believe that through working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place then we want to hear from you!

SDN Company Benefits

Positive welcoming culture
Priority placement for children of staff members
Discounted child care fee
Paid parental leave
Finders fee – Referral scheme
Employee Assistance Program – Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
SDN Staff Giving Fund
Purchased Leave
Picnic Day – One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff

How To Apply

If you are interested in this position:

Complete the questions contained in the application below, then click Apply
Attach a resume and selection criteria (on the position description) as part of your cover letter.  Please note this is a mandatory requirement of the application process.

To Apply: http://sdn.ect.applynow.net.au/jobs/SDN351

Please note that SDN assesses all applications based on merit.  Should a suitable candidate be identified, SDN reserves the right to close this recruitment process prior to the advertised date.  Due to the volume of applications received, only those candidates deemed to be suitable will be offered an interview.

For further information please contact Sunny Lee on 02 9213 2510.