ChildCare Educator (Cert III) | KU Kahibah Road (2 days) at KU Children's Services

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Early childhood education, Child protection, Early years learning frameworks, Education and care services national law, Classroom management, Mentoring, Communication

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Service This long day care service has been operating for over 15 years in a modern, purpose-built facility for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Conveniently located on George Street, it offers free on-site parking and easy access via public transport. The centre features three well-resourced rooms filled with natural light and supported by a qualified, long-standing, and diverse team. Each space is equipped with sustainable materials to support quality learning. Children enjoy a large outdoor area with sandpits, mud kitchens, climbing equipment, and shaded play spaces. Educators also benefit from a calm, well-equipped staff room for rest and recharge. The Role We are looking for a certificate III qualified educator to work 8 hours per day on Mondays and Tuesdays on a permanent basis. You will also have access to the casual pool and work additional hours if desired. 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 you should 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 * 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, * Up to 15 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave on top of government provisions * Generous annual pay increases, * 20% staff discount for children attending CCS Services * 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, * Access to variety of salary packaging options, * 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 provide high-quality care and learning support for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in a purpose-built facility. Responsibilities include implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all children.