Child Care Educator

**The Service**

KU Milperra Preschool offers a caring, secure, and nurturing educational program for children aged 3 to 5 years old between 8:15am - 4:15pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Having a special interest in building healthy minds and a play-based program with a wide range of intentional learning experiences which are drawn from knowledge of early childhood educational philosophies including Montesorri, Reggio Emilia, Circle of Security and Marte Meo. KU Milperra is rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard

**The Role**

We currently have a permanent part time position available for an early childhood educator with a **completed **c ertificate III qualification.

**On offer is a permanent part time position working 3 days per week; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am until 2:30pm (3 hours per day).**:

- *Access to casual hours available if desired. _

**In addition to a sector leading pay rate, you will enjoy a wide range of additional benefits, including**:

- FREE professional learning and development opportunities
- Generous paid parental leave
- Additional personal leave days
- Generous annual pay increases
- Study assistance
- Access to over 400 top brands and retailers savings and/or cashback opportunities
- An online 'wellbeing centre' with resources to help your mind and body stay active and healthy

**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)
- A valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
- Current Child Protection training and knowledge of Child Protection 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)

**How do you apply?**

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your **updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.**
- 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. _

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**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.

**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.

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