At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a collaborative, inclusive preschool environment.
- Company: Join SDN Beranga, a respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, rostered days off, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Be part of a unique autism-specific preschool with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working with passionate educators and therapists.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and experience in inclusion support required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Salary packaging available for eligible employees.
Rostered day off per month (full-time staff).
Preschool hours 8am–4pm working with therapists and families to support children’s learning.
SDN Beranga is seeking a passionate Permanent Full-Time Senior Educator to join our team. In this role you will work collaboratively with educators, therapists and families to support children, with an autism diagnosis, learning and development through inclusive and engaging early learning experiences.
About The Role
As Senior Educator, your primary objective is to work collaboratively within the team to provide exceptional early childhood education and care that combines early education and early intervention, catering to each child’s individual needs, and supporting programs in a centre with dedicated therapy rooms that help families build their capacity to support their child.
This will include:
- Experience in inclusion support, including adapting programs, collaborating with educators and therapists, and implementing strategies to meet the diverse learning and developmental needs of all children.
- Implement the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and maintain high standards in line with the National Quality Standards.
- Monitor, document, and assess children’s development using diverse, reflective methods.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, legislation, and regulations in the early childhood sector.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports every child’s wellbeing.
About You:
You will have experience and skills in the following:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and relevant early childhood experience.
- Experience in inclusion support, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment that meets the diverse needs of all children.
- Strong knowledge and application of the EYLF and NQS.
- Working with Children Check (NSW) and Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging early learning experiences.
- Child protection training and commitment to child safety.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
What is on offer:
Full not-for-profit salary packaging.
Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a rewarding career with great perks and work-life balance.
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.
What is it like to work with us?
SDN Beranga is a unique, purpose-built autism-specific preschool in Rooty Hill, providing intensive and targeted support for up to 27 children each day, with a ratio of one educator for every three children. You’ll join a passionate and experienced team taking a strengths-based, family-centred approach and working alongside SDN therapists to support children’s development, learning and successful transition to school.
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.
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.
Senior Educator in Sydney employer: SDN Children's Services
At SDN Kensington, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and well-being of our educators. Our supportive team culture, combined with excellent benefits and a commitment to professional development, ensures that you can thrive in your role as a Senior Early Childhood Educator. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families within a nurturing and values-driven environment in NSW.
