Child Care Educator

3 days ago

Padstow, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Description
  • Sector Leading NFP
  • Full Time With RDO
  • KU Playford Park

Join the team at KU Playford Park Children's Centre, a community-focused long day care service nestled in the picturesque parklands of Padstow. Our centre provides a warm, inclusive environment for up to 43 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, where we prioritize individual care and foster a family-oriented, supportive atmosphere. With a strong reputation in the local community for delivering exceptional education and care, we create a space where children can thrive.

Operating Monday to Friday from 7am to 5:45pm, our service offers a wonderful work-life balance, with free onsite parking and convenient access to public transport – just a 10-minute walk from Padstow Train Station and a bus stop at the top of Davies Street.

Surrounded by the calming natural beauty of Playford Park, our large outdoor play area invites exploration, creativity, and learning. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, family-oriented environment, we'd love for you to join us at KU Playford Park

The Role

We are looking for a certificate III qualified educator to work Full-time Monday to Friday 8 hours per day accruing a Monthly RDO.

Applicants should have:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification
  • 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:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 15 personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • 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. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position)

Want to know more?

Contact Trish, HR Generalist contactable 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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