Child Care Educator, KU Heathcote Preschool

KU Children's Services; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's services provider in Sutherland Shire is seeking a passionate Certificate III Qualified Educator for a permanent full-time preschool position. The role involves implementing play-based education, supporting Aboriginal community partnerships, and engaging in sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will have strong child safety understanding and a Certificate III qualification. The position offers sector-leading pay, generous personal leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Sector leading pay rates

Generous annual pay increases

Additional personal leave days

Study assistance

Access to salary packaging options

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices.
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement a play-based education approach.
• Support partnerships with the Aboriginal community.
• Engage in sustainable practices in early childhood education.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Understanding of child safe practices

Knowledge of EYLF

Education

ACECQA recognised Certificate III

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Job description

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.

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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.