Casual Child Care Educator's

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.

KU operates nearly 120 early childhood education and care services across VIC, NSW the ACT and QLD. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, occasional care, family programs and early intervention services. KU also operates brokered programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government and provides professional services to the early childhood sector and the wider community.

The KU casual pool is growing We are looking for educators who hold a **certificate III and diploma **in Early Childhood Education and **Bachelor qualified early childhood teachers **to work in services **across our Tullamarine, Inner City, Craigieburn, Maidstone & Tarneit services.**

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.

**Applicants must hold**:

- Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
- Recognised **Certificate III, Diploma, Bachelor qualification **or equivalent as approved by ACECQA
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Child Protection training and knowledge of current legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
- Sound understanding of the NQF, EYLF, Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- A current First Aid certificate as approved by ACECQA along with current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates (Diploma and Teacher requirements only)
- Teacher Accreditation through NESA **( **Teacher requirement only **)**

**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.
- **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.

**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. _

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

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