Early Childhood Educator Position

1 week ago


Paddington, Queensland, Australia SDN Children's Services Full time

Role Overview

SDN Children's Services is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Diploma Early Childhood Educator to join our team at the Paddington centre. This is a permanent, full-time position working a 9-day fortnight in our 2-3 years' space.

About the Centre

Our Paddington centre is a 89-place centre providing high-quality early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age. The centre has recently undergone renovations and features five indoor play rooms, including two rooms for infants and toddlers, as well as two separate playgrounds. We are located in the heart of Paddington, close to public transport.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality early childhood education and care to children, working as part of a team to plan and support the implementation of an approved learning framework.
  • 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.
  • Monitor and document children's development and progress through a diverse range of methods that reflect the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring the service maintains operating standards as outlined in the National Quality Standards.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • Current Working with Children's Check (NSW).
  • Knowledge of the National Quality Standards.
  • Knowledge of the 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 and holds an approved and current Child Protection Training qualification.

Working with Us

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. At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

What We Offer

  • 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.

How 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. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



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