Child Care Educator

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool, located at the corner of Beecroft Road and The Promenade in Cheltenham, is a vibrant 50-place preschool nestled within a large, established woodland garden. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:36 PM during NSW school terms, we provide a nurturing environment where children aged 3 to 5 years feel a strong sense of belonging. 

Our play-based curriculum celebrates each child's unique personality, learning style, and family background, offering engaging experiences such as construction play, art and craft, music and dancing, and physical activities like climbing and ball games. The expansive outdoor spaces, including a mud kitchen, sandpit, and dramatic play areas, encourage exploration and creativity, fostering well-being and self-confidence. With a dedicated team of educators, KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool is committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment.

The Role 

We are looking for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the service for a parental leave contract till the end of August 2026 working Monday-Friday 7.6 hours a day. 

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, perhaps you should choose KU as your employer

Of course, you will need:

  • Relevant experience
  • An ACCEQA recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood,
  • 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 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • 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,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

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KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

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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