Child Care Educator Ku Cheltenham Preschool

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.

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

KU Children's Services (KU) is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia and has an proud reputation for the quality of our services. 100 % of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards. KU is a leading not for profit provider of 113 early childhood education and care services in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD.

**The Service**

**KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool, **located on Beecroft Road is set amongst a large established woodland garden. We aim to provide a happy, stimulating, caring and safe environment, where children feel a strong sense of belonging. We view each child as unique with an individual personality, learning style and family background.

We are proud of our reputation within the local community of providing rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way.

**The Role**

KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool have an exciting opportunity for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the team on a **part time, permanent basis **, this role will see you work **7.6 hours on Thursday and Friday **. You will also have access to additional hours on non rostered days if desired through our KUCas booking system.

We are looking for an educator who has an interest in nature play and can engage in a wide variety of learning experiences and activities, designed to promote children’s confidence as capable, active participants in their own learning.

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

**To be considered for this role, it is essential you have**:

- a recognised Certificate III in Children's Services qualification or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
- current NSW Working with Children Check
- work rights to enable you to work in Australia
- sound understanding of the NQF, EYLF, Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- 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?**

Please provide a cover letter addressing your interest and suitability to this exciting opportunity.

**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.

As an inclusive employer KU welcomes all applicants with the skills and/or experience relevant to the position to apply. We value individual differences such as age, colour, religion, gender, sexual identification or orientation, or ethnic origin - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities.

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