Child Care Educator

**The Service**

At KU Craigieburn our special interest is incorporating home languages into our program and embedding cultural diversities into our everyday curriculum. We have educators from various backgrounds and languages and strive to develop children’s bilingualism and cultural identity.

KU Children's Services (KU) is one of the most respected early education and care providers in Australia and has an enviable reputation for the quality of our services. 100% of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

The KU casual pool is growing We are looking for educators who hold a **Certificate III **in Early Childhood Education **.**

With access to regular hours across our KU Services, free professional learning, coaching & mentoring, and sector leading pay rates, the possibilities at KU are endless.

**The Role**

We are looking for casual employees to undertake a variety of shifts, starting from 7am and finishing by 6pm Monday to Friday. You will support other educators in delivering a variety of educational programs for children up to 6 years old.

There are also a number of short-term support contracts available with guaranteed hours on a term-by-term basis. However, extension is highly possible.

**About You**

To be successful for the role you will have:

- Australian work rights
- Recognised Certificate III as approved by ACECQA
- Valid VIC Working with Children Check
- Training demonstrating current knowledge of Child Protection legislation
- COVID19 Vaccination Digital Certificate

**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.

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 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.

Why join us?

KU Children’s Services has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2018, 2017 and 2016. We want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

To encourage and support your professional journey, KU offers:

- Sector leading employment conditions and pay
- Well resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces.
- An outstanding professional learning program
- Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development
- Leading edge technology
- Paid Parental Leave for all staff
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues
- A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum, future innovations and trends

The KU Difference:
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