Child Care Educator, KU Heathcote Preschool at KU Children's Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care, Education, Play Based Learning, Community Engagement, Sustainable Practices, Environmental Awareness, Nature Play Pedagogy, Child Safety, Curriculum Development, Team Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Awareness, Child Protection Training, Early Years Learning Framework, Aboriginal Community Partnership, Dharawal Language Program

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

KU Heathcote Preschool Permanent full-time, preschool position Certificate III Qualified Educator Surrounded by National Parklands, KU Heathcote Preschool is a fun loving, thriving hub and has 33 places catering for children from 3 to 5 years old. KU Heathcote has onsite parking and is only a short walk from Heathcote Train Station. The team is known for their focused, play based education approach and close ties with the local community and bushland. They are committed to supporting the Aboriginal community partnership with the Gujaga Foundation for the implementation of the Dharawal Language Program as an ongoing part of the curriculum of the service. The educators at the service, are in the implementation of sustainable practices and environmental awareness issues in Early Childhood Education and have an interest in Nature Play pedagogy and practices This is a Permanent Full-time role - 38hrs/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, choose KU as your employer and invest in your future! 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, 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, 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 careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). The KU Careers Facebook page is available for you with all things KU recruitment - new roles, KU news and interview tips and tricks. Like and Follow! 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.

Responsibilities

The Child Care Educator will implement a play-based education approach and engage with the local community. They will also support sustainable practices and environmental awareness in early childhood education.