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About the Role

This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality education and care, strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, excellent communication skills and a passion for child safety and inclusion. If you're passionate about inspiring educators, young learners and making a difference in children's lives, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and experienced preschool team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an innovative, high-quality and inclusive early childhood program that promotes children's wellbeing, learning and development.
• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Monitor, document and assess children's learning and development.
• Build strong and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support inclusive practices and positive outcomes for all children.
• Undertake Responsible Person responsibilities in accordance with SDN policy and procedure, as required.
• Identify and evaluate service needs, issues and opportunities, and make recommendations to the Centre Director.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with children, families, educators, key stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct all professional relationships with integrity while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with National Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• NESA accredited qualification in Early Childhood Teacher
• Current NSW Working with Children Check, Child Protection training, with a sound understanding of mandatory reporting obligations.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications, or willingness to obtain them before commencing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, current naturalistic early childhood intervention practices.
• Strong understanding of child development and children’s health, hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality educational programs and create inclusive, engaging learning environments informed by children’s ideas, cultures, abilities and interests.
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to mentor educators, share best practice, delegate appropriately and constructively challenge others to achieve strong outcomes.
• Clear, engaging communication and relationship-management skills, including the ability to influence practice, seek and apply feedback, and work effectively with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, assess practice critically and recommend improvements.
• A proactive commitment to continuous professional learning, quality improvement, workplace health and safety, and SDN’s purpose, values and vision.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant early childhood systems.

Skills

• Early Years Learning Framework
• Child safety
• Inclusion
• Child development
• Children’s health
• Hygiene
• Nutritional needs
• Leadership
• Mentoring educators
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Analytical skills
• Planning skills
• Organisational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Early childhood systems

Location

• Kensington

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Early Childhood Teacher

Education Level

• NESA accredited qualification in Early Childhood Teacher

Salary/Compensations

• Above award pay and conditions

Benefits

• Discounted childcare fees and 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 Kensington has a rich connection with the UNSW community and welcomes families from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a vibrant environment where children learn from different cultures and languages every day.
• Our experienced team delivers innovative, child-centred and child-led programs that nurture caring hearts, healthy bodies and curious minds, helping children develop a lifelong love of learning.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 Vehicle People (ACT).
• SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.