Childcare Educator

2 months ago

Newcastle, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

**The Service**

This Long Day Care Service is a modern purpose-built building and has been providing education and care to children from 6 weeks to 6 years old for more than 15 years. The service is located on George Street which is just set off from the Pacific Highway and has free parking on site, there are buses that go to and from Newcastle Interchange along Kahibah Road, and it is just a short walk to the service from the bus stop.

The service has wonderful natural light beaming throughout the reception area and the 3 rooms that the service has. Each room is well-resourced and has sustainable facilities and materials available. The Nursery room has two diploma qualified educators and one childcare educator, the toddler’s room has one diploma qualified educator and two childcare educators and the preschool room has one teacher and one childcare educator. The team are long standing, diverse, dynamic and are motivated to provide a nurturing environment for our children and families.

The service opens from 7:30am where the day commences outside where there is an enormous rectangular back yard with big sandpits, mud kitchens, climbing apparatus and ample shade for playing outside throughout the day.

Staff have a private, calm and well-resourced staff room to provide important times to relax and recharge during breaktimes.

**The Role**

Part time position available for an educator with a completed certificate III qualification. The ideal applicant will be a strong team player, flexible and can build and maintain positive relationships with staff, children's and families. You will work 8 hours per day, Thursdays and Fridays. You will also have access to join our casual pool and work across other KU services if desired.

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

**Do you**:

- Have a passion for working with children
- Aspire to further your career
- Want sector leading pay & benefits
- Want to be recognised for your contributions
- Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues

If that sounds like you, then invest in yourself and choose KU as your employer

**Of course, you will need**:

- Australian working rights
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Certificate III
- Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
- 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)

**Experience the KU Difference**

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

- Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- Rostered days off for relevant roles,
- Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
- 94% of staff say we live our values,
- KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
- KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
- Access to extensive free professional learning,
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

**How to apply**:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

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- KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU. _
- 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._

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

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