Description KU James Cahill Preschool, located in Waterloo is within walking distance from both Redfern & Green Square train stations and Sydney buses. The service has been involved in research projects that aim to support educators and families in their understanding of how to nurture children’s social and emotional wellbeing. The service is an extended hours service and opens Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm that offers 48 places to preschool aged children. Children are presented with a range of activities including gardening, arts and crafts, music and movement, physical play, block building, sand and water play, science experiments, early numeracy activities such as counting and measurement, and early literacy activities such as reading, drawing and writing. We acknowledge our physical environments as the ‘third teacher’, we want children to be able to dig in the mud, climb trees, discover and learn about insects and enjoy connecting with nature. The Role We are looking for a Diploma qualified educator to join the service on a fixed term contract till December. You will be joining our team 2 days a week Thursday and Friday 8 hours a day. 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, perhaps you should choose KU as your employer! Of course, you will need: Relevant experience An ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood, Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children, Current Working with Children Check Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) 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 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave, KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400 retailers, KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal, Access to extensive free professional learning, Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces, Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues. How to apply: Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the ' APPLY NOW ' button. The KU Careers Facebook page is available for you with all things KU recruitment - new roles, KU news and interview tips and tricks. Like and Follow! For inquiries, please contact Trish, HR Partner on via 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.
