SDN Surry Hills - ISS

Certificate III qualification | Preschool Room

· Maximum Term Part Time Role | Potential to extend

· 3 days per week | 5 hours per day

· 1-2 years of inclusion support work experience

SDN Surry Hills is seeking an ISS Educator for our Preschool room with 1-2 year’s relevant work experience in inclusion support. The role requires passion for quality education, child safety and a great team player to make an impact every day, play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of children.

About The Role

This will include:

· Develop and maintain nurturing relationships and communicate positively and openly with children on an ongoing basis.

· Promote and guide positive behaviour

· Collaborate with children about their interests and support children in learning about the decision-making process.

· Create a stimulating, positive and appropriate environment to foster and support development (physical, social, emotional, language, creative and cognitive)

· Create an environment which ensures trust and security and provides flexible routines and smooth transitions.

· Provide physical care, assisting children in toileting, dressing and mealtimes and identify and respond to babies / infant’s cues and needs

· Assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s development

· Assist in developing good nutritional practices for children

· Ensure that the dignity and rights of each child are always maintained

· Assist in the management of a group or groups of children

· Implement and maintain the elements of National Quality Standards NQS    and EYLF

· Ensure regular exchange of relevant centre-based information

About You:

You will have

· Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

· Current Working with Children’s Check (NSW)

· Knowledge of the National Quality Standards

· Experience in a similar role

· Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

· Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)

· Excellent relationship building skills

· Understanding of Child Protection legislation and holds an approved and current Child Protection Training qualification.

What is on offer:

· Above awards pay and conditions (plus WRP)

· Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children

· 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 Surry Hills Centre has been supporting children and families on Gadigal Land for more than 105 years. We are a 60-place centre in Sydney’s vibrant inner east community, close to light rail, busses and Central Station. The centre playground is a place of natural wonder and a rare gem in this inner-city suburb - brimming with mature gum trees, open space, lush gardens and home to our resident guinea pigs

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.