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Salary- KU Maidstone Children's Centre
- Long Day Care
- Permanent Part Time
- 8 hours per day Thursday and Friday
- Qualification: Degree trained
The service has a strong focus on the development of strong, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and their families. This approach is built our program through the implementation of the key educator approach. Children benefit from this focus because continuity and consistency of care between the family and educators establishes familiarity for children, building a sense of trust and connection with educators and the service. This in turn leads to children's positive engagement with educators, resources and learning. The key educator approach assigns one educator to a small group of children within each room. This educator will be the link between home and service. The key educator will meet each individual child's specific needs while building connection and relationship. Children remain in their room and age group for the calendar year and at the beginning of each new year will transfer with an educator to this next age group. This allows peer groups and educators to remain connected during their time at the service.
For the 8th year consecutive year, we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop.
Why? You might ask.
What sets KU out above other providers?
We offer more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- Monthly rostered day off for applicable roles
- Annual free professional development conference
- Up to 14 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- 94% of staff say we live our values,
- Free professional learning and development
- Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation and maintenance
- 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.
To be considered for the position you will need:
- Australian working rights
- A current Victorian Working With Children Check + Teachers Registration
- 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
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Working knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Want to know more?
Contact Sarah, HR Generalist contactable via 02 9268 3959 or (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).
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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.
