Child Care Educator

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year

At KU Mayfield, our focus is on ensuring we provide a happy, safe and accepting environment, which reflects and enriches the lives and identities of children and families and responds to their changing interests and needs.

We specialise in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning through our commitment to play-based learning. We believe this is how young children learn naturally, as they are enabled to question and actively investigate the world around them. We have proudly been awarded as a 'Little Scientist House' through FROEBEL Australia, because of the quality of our educational program.

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.

Role:

We are looking for a certificate III qualified educator to join the team on a permanent part-time basis, working with the 3-5 year old children 3  days a week.

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, then you should choose KU as your employer

Of course, you will need:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Certificate III
  • Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
  • 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, up to 25% above the Award,
  • 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 Trish, HR Generalist contactable via or  (please note: applications are notaccepted via this email).

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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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