• Educator role working within the Preschool Room (3–5 years), supporting children's learning, development, and school readiness.
• Certificate III or Diploma-qualified educator with demonstrated experience in inclusive and culturally diverse early childhood environments.
• Full-time opportunity (40 hours per week across 5 days) on a fixed roster | 12-month contract with potential for extension

Join SDN Glebe Children’s Education & Care Centre and become part of a warm, purpose-driven team where relationships matter. As part of SDN, a respected not-for-profit, we prioritise staff wellbeing, child safety, and inclusive, meaningful work with children and families.

Whether you hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll join a skilled team delivering a high-quality program in a safe, engaging and responsive environment. This is a great opportunity for experienced educators who value collaboration, strong family partnerships to have a chance to grow their career.

About The Role

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with children to follow their interests and create engaging learning experiences
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Observe, document, and evaluate children’s learning and development
• Create environments that promote trust, security, flexible routines, and smooth transitions
• Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive team culture

 About You:

You will bring:

• Experience in a similar early childhood education role
• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Standards
• Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments, including supporting children with additional needs.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive practice and building respectful partnerships with families from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.
• A valid Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid
• Sound understanding of children’s development, health, hygiene, and nutritional needs

What is on offer:

• Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Rostered day off (RDO) per month (full-time staff)
• Generous leave entitlements
• 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?

SDN Glebe is a modern, vast and purpose-built centre, conveniently located for families and educators within the Federation Square precinct. An occasional care centre for the local community.

We cater for children aged 6 months to 5 years, offering a nurturing and welcoming environment that promotes wellbeing, learning, and development for over 29 children.

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.