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Service Director | Early Childhood Teacher

Australia, Woronora Heights 42.07 - 60.71 AUD / Hour · Job Posted December 06, 2025
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Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day. The joy you’ll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you’ll 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 child’s 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Providing quality education and care to all children
  • Contributing to planning educational programs that supports a child’s learning to meet their goals
  • Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

Requirements

  • Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy
  • Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
  • A fun-loving attitude and big smile!

What we offer

  • Total Well-being Platform with access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings
  • 15% pay increase over the next two years
  • 60% discount on out-of-pocket fees for any of our early learning and care and out of school hours care services
  • Benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases
  • Support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice
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