• Salary packaging available for eligible employees
• Preschool hours 8am–4pm
• Enjoy a rostered monthly RDO for improved work-life balance
  

Passionate about supporting children with Autism? Join our specialist preschool as an Educator and help children learn, grow, and thrive every day.

About The Role

As an Educator, you will support the delivery of high-quality, individualised early childhood education and care for children diagnosed with Autism. You will build warm, responsive relationships with children, promote positive behaviour, and create engaging, inclusive learning environments that support each child's development and learning.

This will include:

• Build and maintain nurturing, positive relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing, development, and sense of belonging
• Create engaging, inclusive learning environments that support children's physical, social, emotional, language, creative, and cognitive development
• Provide high-quality care and support with daily routines, including meals, dressing, toileting, and responding to individual needs and cues
• Observing, documenting, and evaluating children's learning and development to inform programming and support positive outcomes

About You:

You will have experience and skills in the following:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the early childhood education and care industry
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is highly regarded
• Knowledge of the National Quality Standards
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Food Handler 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:

• Full not-for-profit salary packaging
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a rewarding career with great perks and work-life balance
• 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 Beranga Centre is a purpose built pre-school for children with autism that combines early education and early intervention and is designed to cater for the individual needs of children. The service has two dedicated therapy rooms that provide therapy to families to build their capacity to support their child.

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.