Childcare Educator

**The Service**

**KU Padstow Preschool **is located in a beautiful parkland location with its own car park. We have a beautiful and expansive outdoor area to complement our spacious indoor environment. Our service is well resourced with a vast array of materials and equipment to supplement our play-based learning program. The preschool operates 41 weeks per year, 8am-3:30pm for 40 children.

Our playground is designed to allow children to explore nature and discover the natural environment. We want children to be able to dig in the mud, climb trees, discover and learn about insects and enjoy connecting with nature. The many activities we offer enable children to immerse themselves in the natural elements of their surroundings and feel inspired to create, imagine and play.

**The Role**

Part time position available for an educator with a completed certificate III qualification. The ideal applicant will be a strong team player, flexible and can build and maintain positive relationships with all. You will work 9am-3pm every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday providing pivotal break cover.

This is a parental leave cover position and will end in October 2025. You will also have access to join our casual pool and work across other KU services.

**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**:

- 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 (2010) 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.

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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._

Degree Level : Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent