ChildCare (Cert III) Educator | KU Wombarra Preschool (2 days) at KU Children's Services

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nature Play, Sustainability, Environmental Learning, Play-Based Learning, Inclusive Practices, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Child Protection, Early Years Learning Framework

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Service Overlooking the ocean and Wombarra Beach, this beautiful 30 place preschool service offers children the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of learning experiences and activities, each specifically designed to promote children’s confidence as capable, active participants in their own learning. At KU Wombarra our special interest is in Nature Play. We have a beautiful bush garden, vegetable patch, running water creek bed, trees to climb, mud to dig in and rocks and logs to support children to develop confidence in their bodies. We are surround by nature wherever we look whether it be watching the whales passing during the migration or looking out for visitors in our garden including water dragons, a blue tongue lizard and frogs as well as night-time visitors including possums and bandicoots. The Role Fixed term position until 2028 working Thursday and Friday 7.6 hours per day. You will also have the opportunity to work casually as well if extra hours are desired. We are looking for educators with a completed certificate III qualification that values partnering with families, builds strong & genuine relationships with children and can work well within in team. It is benefical if you have experience supporting sustainability and environmental learning in early childhood education, using nature play approaches, creating supportive play-based environments, and promoting inclusive practices for all children. 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, then choose KU for your next move! Of course, you will need: * Australian working rights * A current Working with Children Check * An ACECQA recognised Certificate III * Completed training in Child Protection and National Child Safety Training completed in Geccko * 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, * Discounted child care fees * 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, * Rostered days off for relevant roles, * Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave, * 94% of staff say we live our values, * KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers, * Blue Light discount card * 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. Want to know more? Contact Sarah via careers@ku.com.au [careers@ku.com.au] (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). 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.

Responsibilities

The educator will facilitate a wide variety of learning experiences and activities, with a specific focus on Nature Play and environmental learning. They are responsible for building genuine relationships with children and partnering with families to promote children's confidence.