Child Care Educator

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit organisation

KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together.

**The Service**

Located in Karabar, New South Wales near the ACT border, **KU Queanbeyan South Early Learning Centre **provides long day care services for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, Monday to Friday.

KU Queanbeyan South has **staff parking onsite, **and is a service whose passionate team care for children with an emphasis on an inclusive environment where children feel like they belong and are encouraged to play, discover and learn.

The service also provides a full preschool program, assisting children and families with the transition to school.

**The **Role**

We are looking for an educator with a **completed **certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care who values partnering with families, is keen to further develop their skills and wants to join a capable and dedicated team.

**This is a permanent full time position which will see you working Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day on a rotating roster while accruing **ONE **monthly 'Rostered Day Off' (RDO).**

**To be considered, you must have**:

- Current Employee Working with Children Check.
- Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
- Current Child Protection Training
- Recognised Certificate III in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
- Professional level of written and verbal communication skills
- Current knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills

**How do you apply?**
- KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.**COVID19 Vaccination**

**Unlocking Endless Possibilities**

KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016, and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people from across the spectrum of society.
- **We Reward**:

- We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
- **We Build Careers**:

- We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us.
- **We Grow Our People**:

- We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program.
- **We Offer an Inclusive Culture**:

- We’ve created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

Degree Level : Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent