Job Description

Service Director | Woronora Heights Community Preschool 0-5

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Service Director |Early Childhood Teacher

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Permanent, Full time

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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday @8 hours per day + RDO

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Workingat Big FatSmile,there'salotto smile about.The trustyou'llbe given in exchange for yourexpertise.The freedomyou'llbegiven to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day.And the beautiful relationshipsyou'llform with peers,children,and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

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There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

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Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further.You'llfind meaningful career paths withopportunities forfurther development andpromotionsacross ourcentresandhead office.

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Professional learning and growthareat the heart of everything we do, fromlearningmoreaboutinfant-toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, culturalimmersionand truth telling, toleadership through a neuroscience lens – these aresomeof the things our people havebenefitedfrom.

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Support to further your studies, suchasscholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paidpracand more.

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Save money withour Perks Hubwhich hasgreat deals and discounts from over 500 major retailersand the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing,homewares, tech,traveland more.

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Access to ourWellnessHubwhich has a wealth ofcuratedcontentfocused onyour wellbeing,plusmonthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.

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Aholistic approachto your wellbeing with ouremployeeassistanceprogram, including counselling,First Nationsclinicians,health assessments, financial and legal support,and a dedicated manager hotline.





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Save with a60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.

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Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists andexpertise, such assafeguarding,inclusionprofessionals,and pedagogy and practicespecialist.

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Right now, we're looking for aService Director |EarlyChildhood Teacherfor Woronora Heights Community Preschool. With a homely, warm and friendly environment, the service is able to provide a wonderful space for the children to grow and thrive. Working alongside dedicated and experienced educators, the service values nature-based play outside, utilising local parks, playing fields and the community shopping centre. Empowering the children to use their voice, work together and respect the ideas of others.

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What your work will involve

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Providing quality education and care to all children

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Contributing to planning educational programsthat supportsa child's learning to meet their goals

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Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

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What you need to succeed

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Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy

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Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community

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Afun-lovingattitude andbigsmile!

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Our commitment to safeguarding children

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Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision,policyand practice at Big Fat Smile. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse,harmand neglect.

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This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child safe culture.Soduring the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. Toassistus with this, you will need:

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A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children's Check (WWCC)

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A cleared National Criminal Record Check

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Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse,harmand neglect.

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Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

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Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course

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Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

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At Big Fat Smile we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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Big smiles and bigger opportunities

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We'reBig Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia.We'reearly education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care andout of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

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Join us andyou'llbe smilingtoo, whenyou make more of a difference.

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Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Secure Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.

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📌 Service Director | Woronora Heights Community Preschool 0-5 (Dixons Creek)
🏢 Big Fat Smile
📍 Dixons Creek