Childcare Educator

KU Faulconbridge
- Full Time with a Monthly RDO
- Qualification: Diploma Qualified

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit and for purpose organisation

KU Children's Services (KU) is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia and has an enviable reputation for the quality of our services. 100% of KU services meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

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 Service**

KU Faulconbridge Children's Centre located in the beautiful Blue Mountains offers a purpose-built long day care service for children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Designed by Architect, Graeme Butler, the service offers an excellent learning environment for young children, with specifically designed indoor play spaces and a large outdoor play area. This site has ample staff parking.

This is a **full time diploma**opportunity with a **paid monthly rostered day off every month**. within the dedicated team, currently on a parental leave contract to May 2026.

**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, choose KU and take the next step in your professional career

**Of course, you will need**:

- Australian working rights
- A current Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Diploma
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
- 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)

If that sounds like you, choose KU for your next move in your professional career

**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,
- 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 Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
- 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 : Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent