AddressKU James Cahill 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
Due to an increase of enrolments, this permanent, full time teaching position is available for an enthusiastic professional that will work alongside the Director and current teacher to support the team to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards. You will deliver play based programs that helps children discover their sense of self, as well as their sense of security and belonging.
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,
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
- 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,
- 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.
Of course, you will need:
- Australian working rights
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
- Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
- 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)
How to apply?
Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Want to know more?
Contact Sarah, HR Generalist via *******@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).
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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.
