Early Childhood Teacher | KU John J Carroll Preschool at KU Children's Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Programming, Child Protection, First Aid, CPR, Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis Management, Parent Partnerships, Classroom Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Service KU John J. Carroll Preschool, in the heart of leafy Surry Hills between Crown Street and Bourke Street. It is a lovely quaint two room preschool with a special interest in community and parent partnerships, offering 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. The preschool has a friendly longstanding team and is only a short walk from the lightrail stop. The Role This role is a direct result of our groundbreaking KU Children’s Services Teacher’s Enterprise Agreement 2025. Our new agreement is designed to continue setting new benchmarks in the sector, providing our employees with the best conditions. The new Agreement features increased Educational Leader and programming time, more child-free days, up to 15 weeks paid parental leave provisions, building on our already amazing staff supports and benefits. You will work on permanent, part time basis (38 hours per fortnight) providing relief to the Director for educational leader and administration duties. The breakdown of the role is as below: Week 1 – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7.6 hours per day Week 2 – Thursday and Friday, 7.6 hours per day You will also be able to join our casual pool and pick up additional work on non-contracted days 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, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey! Of course, you will need: * Australian working rights * A current NSW Working with Children Check * An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree * Completed training in Child Protection legislation and National Child Safety Training completed through Geccko * Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates * NESA Teacher Accreditation * 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: * Generous annual pay increases, * 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, * Up to 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave, * 20% Staff discount off CCS Gap Fees * 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 * 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. Want to know more? Contact Sarah, HR Partner 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

Provide educational leadership and administration support to the Director at a community preschool. Design and implement learning experiences that promote children's confidence and active participation in their own learning.