Diploma Qualified Educator Ku James Cahill

**The Service** KU James Cahill Preschool is one of our extended hours preschools, operating Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm throughout the year. Close to public transport, KU James Cahill is **located in Waterloo **and caters for toddler and preschool aged children. KU James Cahill has been involved in research projects that aim to support educators and families in their understanding of how to nurture children’s social and emotional wellbeing within the context of a preschool environment. **The Role** We are looking for an educator with a completed diploma qualification to work with a strong and experienced director and a team of highly motivated educators who value working in the early childhood sector. **On offer is a permanent part time position that will see you working 13.5 hours per week; 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday), 4.5 hours per day (12:40pm to 5:10pm).** **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 Diploma level of qualification in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA). - Current Child Protection training, understanding of legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children. - A current First Aid certificate with separate Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training. - Current NSW Employee Working with Children Check. - 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) as well as the "Circle of Security" theory **How do you apply?** If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your **updated Cover Letter and CV 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. _ **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. **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.