Certificate III Educator | KU Yagoona Preschool Permanent Full Time
Job Summary
About KU Childrens Services
KU has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive innovate and build meaningful longterm careers through investment in their future.
KU is our place where we all belong. A safe calm community of children families and educators. Side by side we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn its OK to be different and that we can all be different together.
We are proud to say that 95% of KU employees agree that we live our values!
About the KU Difference
Along withcoaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues and a well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaceKU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector including:
- Generous annual pay increases
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff (pro rata)
- 20% employee discount of CCS Gap Fee within a KU Service
- Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
- Access to variety of salary packaging options
- Access to KU Plus - an extensive Employee Benefits Program with access to discounts & cashback from over 400 retailers
- Blue light discount card
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal - KU endorses a focus on holistic staff wellness
- Support with ECT accreditation
- Access to FREE professional learning - check out ourlearning hub
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision
About The Service
At KU Yagoona we focus on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). Young children are avid STEM investigators eager to explore and invent. STEM learning gives a label to what we are already doing in our program encouraging children to observe ask questions and integrate their ideas.
About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator with a completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification to join the KU Yagoona preschool team.
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday (7.6 hours per day).
About the criteria:
Along with relevant working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)and a sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) you will need:
- To be available to work full time as above
- Australian working rights
- A current and valid NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification
- A National Child Safety Training Certificate
- A completed training in Child Protection (CHCPRT025) and an understanding of the legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
About You
- You are committed to positively supporting children families and colleagues
- You aspire to further your career in the sector
- You want sector leading pay & benefits
- You want to be recognised for your contributions
- You are looking to join a highly skilled team of professionals
If you said YES to all sounds like you should choose KU as your next employer!
About Applying:
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore please submit your applications in only three steps:
- Hit the APPLY NOW button
- Upload a copy of your updated cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria
- Upload a copy of your updated resume
For inquiries please contact Katie HistonPeople Services Partnervia(please noteapplications arenotaccepted 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 Childrens Services is a child safe organisation committed to protecting children from harm and abuse. The safety rights and best interests of children are paramount and inform all aspects of our decision-making. Our longstanding commitment to child safety and wellbeing is demonstrated by our zero tolerance for child abuse a strong culture of reporting concerns and respect for childrens voices and participation. We embed the Child Safe Standards in everyday practice comply with child safe legislation and foster a culture in which children are safe valued and heard.
Required Experience:
IC