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Service Director | Early Childhood TeacherPermanent, Full time40 hours per week, Monday to Friday @ 8 hours per day + RDOHourly pay rate ranges from $42.07 to $60.71, based on experienceWorking at Big Fat Smile, theres a lot to smile about. The trust youll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom youll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a childs day. The joy youll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships youll form with peers, children, and families through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a childs world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.Big smiles and bigger opportunitiesWere Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. Were early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, 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.Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. Youll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our centres. And because professional learning and growth is at the heart of everything we do, youll have the support and knowledge to succeed.Right now, were looking for a Service Director | Early Childhood Teacher for 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.A supportive and safe workplaceWhen the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. Theres a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly whats expected and needed in any situation. Everyones in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.We treasure the expertise of our educatorsAs a Service Director | Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a critical role in shaping young minds. You will create happy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives. Youll bring fun, laughter and play to each day, but most importantly, youll create magical moments for children to experiment and grow.What your work will involveProviding quality education and care to all childrenContributing to planning educational programs that supports a childs learning to meet their goalsBuilding strong relationships with children, families, and the communityWhat you need to succeedCommitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthyDedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the communityA fun-loving attitude and big smile!There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewardingYou will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.We are proud to be part of the multi-employer bargaining process. Join us to experience the rewards of a 15% pay increase over the next two years.You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on out-of-pocket fees for any of our early learning and care and out of school hours care servicesYou can save money with our Benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more.You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practiceHow to applyPlease send us:A copy of your resumeA brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the roleJoin us and youll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care. #J-18808-Ljbffr