Childcare Educator

**KU Playford Park **Children’s Centre is a community-based long day care service located in a beautiful parkland setting in Padstow, they offer 43 places to children between the age of 6 weeks and 5 years old. With a solid reputation within the local community of providing rich, inclusive education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way.

KU Playford Park has been rated as exceeding under the N.Q.S and has a special interest in relationships and attachment, so it would be beneficial if the successful educator possesses a working knowledge and understanding of Circle of Security and Attachment Theory.

**The Role**

This role is a permanent part time position that will see you working 4 hours each day, 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday to Friday. This role offers great work life balance and would be ideal for someone studying. If you hold your certificate III and are wanting to join an enthusiastic, welcoming and a close-knit team, then we are very keen to hear from you

**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, choose KU as your employer and invest in your future

**Of course, you will need**:

- Australian working rights
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification.
- 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:

- 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.

KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 9 times more than any other provider within the sector We are incredibly proud to have obtained this recognition every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.

**How to apply**

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