Childcare Educator

9 hours ago

Darlington Point, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Description
  • KU Union Children's Centre, Darlington
  • Fixed 8-12pm Coverage Shift
  • Qualification: Certificate III

For the 9th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a sector Employer of Choice We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

The Service:

KU Union Children's Centre, located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station. KU Union is a 50 place long day care service proud in providing a rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way. 

Our service is a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences – a space where children are supported to be their own, unique selves, growing and developing a sense of belonging and empowerment.

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.

The Role:

This opportunity will see you join the team fours hours per day Monday to Friday 8am-12pm on a permanent basis.

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 for your next move

Of course, you will need:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Certificate III
  • Completed training in Child Protection
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
  • Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

Experience the KU Difference

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

  • Sector leading pay rates,,
  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Rostered days off for relevant roles,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
  • 94% of staff say we live our values,
  • 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,
  • An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony HR Partner, via or  (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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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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