Bring your passion and expertise as an Early Childhood Teacher, inspiring children to learn, grow and thrive through engaging, inclusive learning experiences.

About The

Role

As the Early Childhood Teacher and Room Leader, you’ll lead a nominated room, delivering a high-quality, engaging learning program that celebrates each child’s strengths, interests and individual needs. You’ll support children with additional and complex needs using trauma-informed practices, while creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive. You’ll also guide and mentor educators, oversee daily routines, allocate room duties, support staff development, and ensure children’s wellbeing, staff safety and the ongoing quality of the program and learning environment.

This will include: Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a high-quality early learning program that reflects each child’s strengths, interests and individual needs

Implement the EYLF and uphold the National Quality Standards, contributing to continuous improvement and quality outcomes

Deliver engaging, face-to-face teaching and support centre operation

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and licensing requirements Engage children and families in decision-making and support community participation About You:

You will have experience and skills in the following: University qualifications in Early Childhood Education and registration with NESA

1–2 years’ experience as a Room Leader, leading and guiding educators

Passion for supporting children with additional and complex needs using trauma-informed practices

Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, child development and inclusive early childhood practices

Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid qualification

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

Skilled 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?

SDN Lois Barker is a 44-place early learning and preschool centre in Waterloo, known for its calm, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. You’ll join a long-serving and inclusive team that values strong relationships with children and families and supports every child to feel valued and confident. The centre also delivers a dedicated Autism Specific Program for children aged 4–5 years, with a collaborative, play-based and strengths-based approach to supporting development and transition to school.

With bright indoor spaces and a vibrant outdoor environment, the centre offers children rich opportunities to explore, create and learn. 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-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.

📌 SDN Waterloo - Early Childhood Teacher / Room Leader
🏢 SDN
📍 Waterloo