About the Role
As a Float Educator, you will work across all age groups, supporting children and educators while delivering a high-quality, inclusive program. Enjoy variety in your day, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive team at our centre, just a 10-minute walk from Redfern Railway Station.
Responsibilities
- Build nurturing, positive relationships with children and support their emotional wellbeing
- Guide positive behaviour and encourage children’s independence and decision-making
- Create engaging, inclusive environments that support all areas of development
- Support daily routines, including meals, toileting, and responding to individual needs
- Assist with observing, documenting, and supporting children’s learning and healthy habits
Requirements
- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
- Demonstrated understanding 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
- Child protection training and commitment to child safety
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
Location
- Redfern
Work Type
- Float position
- Monday to Thursday
Education Level
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Salary/Compensations
- Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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).
Equal Opportunity
- SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
