Childcare Educator Ku Killarney Heights Preschool

KU Killarney Heights - KU Killarney Heights Preschool
- Permanent - 3 days, 16.8 hours per week
- Awarded Employer of Choice 7 years running

KU Killarney Heights Preschool is a truly local community based preschool, nestled into Killarney Heights close to a small group of shops, and next door to the local Primary School. The 40 place service is values the local bush spaces around it, and runs a bush connections program.

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.

This opportunity is permanent part time and would see you supporting on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The role is a crib cover 5 hours and 40 minutes each day (16.8 hours a week) during school terms.

There would be access to additional hours if so required, via our KUCas (KU Casual) booking team.

**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

**Of course, you will need**:

- Relevant experience
- An ACCEQA recognised Cert III,
- Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,
- Current Working with Children Check
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011),
- Have received both initial COVID19 vaccinations.

**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 Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

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- 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._

KU Children's Services is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia. Our reputation for rewarding our staff results in the high quality of our services.

100% of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

Our KU family make a difference in the lives of children. You can progress your career, grow your expertise and contribute to your community by joining our team.

**Our Commitment
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.

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