Certificate III Educator | KU Yagoona Preschool - Permanent Part Time

KU Children's Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raises

Personal leave

Discounts

Parental leave

Salary packaging

KU Plus benefits

Wellbeing portal

ECT accreditation support

Professional learning

Inclusive culture

Job summary

KU Yagoona preschool operates Monday - Friday with a focus on STEM and inclusive education. We are seeking a dedicated educator with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to join our team.

This permanent part-time role is 6 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday from 11am to 2pm, covering breaks. You will contribute to EYLF frameworks, safeguarding, and a supportive learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification is required.
• Knowledge of EYLF and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and Child Protection training completed.

Responsibilities

• Join KU Yagoona preschool team and support daily education and care.
• Permanent part-time role, 6 hours per week, Mon & Tue 11am–2pm.
• Uphold EYLF practice and maintain child safety and welfare standards.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

Education legislation understanding

Child safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA recognised Certificate III

National Child Safety Training Certificate

CHCPRT025 Child Protection training

NSW Working with Children Check

Job description

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, long-term 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 it’s 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 workplace,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 (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
• 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

KU Yagoona Preschool operates Monday - Friday 8am-3:30pm during school terms and offers education and care for up to 20 children a day. Our playground is designed to maximise the use of the natural environment and allow children to play and explore as they would in their own backyard.

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 part-time position working 6 hours per week; Monday & Tuesday (3 hours per day; 11am - 2pm) covering breaks.

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 the days and time above
• 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

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 Child Safe Statement of Commitment
KU Children’s 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 children’s 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.