Child Care Educator

4 days ago

Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Description

Who we are

KU Children's Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Australia. We have been delivering high-quality and inclusive services for children, families and communities since 1895. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. 

We are delighted to be joining the Knox region from January 2025 with six sessional Kindergartens.  We strive for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.  Offering competitive conditions of employment, we are seeking staff to join us in making an impact on young lives.

KU Knoxfield Kindergarten 

Knoxfield is a 56 place service that runs a three year old group on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30am and 4:00pm and a four year old group on Tuesdays and Thursdays also between 8:30am and 4:00pm.

The service has 2 wonderful large outdoor spaces for the 2 groups, as well as lots of natural resources and undercover play areas. There is amble street parking close by as well as bus stops directly outside of the kindergarten.

You will join the existing passionate team to provide education and care for children with an emphasis on building relationships and an inclusive environment where children belong, play, discover, and learn.

Take a virtual tour of the service

Knoxfield 1

Knoxfield 2

The Role

Child Care Educator (Cert III)

  • 3 year old group (Lorikeets)
  • 18 hours per week with unpaid breaks
  • Monday and Wednesday 8:15am-4:30pm
  • Fridays 9:15am-11:45am non contact day
  • 4 hours of non contact time per week
  • Uniform and first aid allowance paid

The KU Difference 

For the 9th year consecutive year, we have been recognised as an 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.

Criteria 

  • An ACCEQA recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood,
  • Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
  • 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)

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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