Early Childhood Teacher - SDN North Sydney

SDN Children's Services – North Sydney NSW

SDN North Sydney is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher, responsible for 4–5-year-old room. The role requires passion for quality education, child safety and a great team player on a Max Term Contact that ends December 2026.

About The Role

This will include:

- Ability to lead educators, support team success, and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the service, including acting as the responsible person when required
- Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of high-quality, play- based learning programs aligned with the EYLF
- Overseeing program delivery, team leadership, and safety
- Monitor daily operations while delivering high- quality inclusive learning experiences aligned with SDN values and philosophy to achieve positive outcomes for all children.
- Build positive meaningful respectful relationships with children, families, staff and the wider community.
- Ensure compliance with child safety, National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements while promoting positive outcomes for all children.
- Ability to model professional behaviour and positively influence the team.

About You

You will have experience and skills in the following:

- University qualifications in Early Childhood Education and registration with NESA
- 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
- 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

- 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
- Other benefits can be seen here:Why work for SDN?

What is it like to work with us?

Our North Sydney Centre is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with large outdoor natural spaces. The Centre offers early childhood and child-care to 75 children per day from birth 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.

You can find out more about us on the SDN website.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-secure 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.

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