The Centre

KU Burwood Preschool, located in the Inner West is a preschool for children aged 3 - 5 years of age, Monday to Friday between 8am - 3:30pm during NSW school term time.

KU Burwood has a focus on children’s social and emotional readiness for school and incorporates this into their program through fostering positive relationships with adults and peers, encouraging children to make choices, accept challenges, take considered risks, manage change and cope, and challenging and supporting children to engage and preserve at tasks

The Role

KU Burwood is looking for an educator with a completed Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care and a drive and passion in their work with children.

On offer is a permanent part time crib break position working 20 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day during NSW school term times.

What are we looking for?

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

In addition, you will have:

• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia

• A current NSW Working with Children Check

• Recognised Certificate III in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)

• Current Child Protection training

• 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)

• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills

Why join us?

KU has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2016 - 2020. At KU we want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

To encourage and support your professional journey, KU offers:

• Sector leading employment conditions and pay within well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces

• An outstanding professional learning program which includes access to a wide variety of pedagogical and corporate training workshops, courses, and network meetings

• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression, and development

• Leading edge technology

• A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum development and the future innovations and trends in early childhood development

• Paid Parental Leave for all staff

• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

The KU Difference:

• We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance

• We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us

• We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program

• We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We have created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values

How do you apply?

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For inquiries, contact Katie Histon, HR Generalist on 9268 3919 or careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email)

To view other exciting opportunities, please visit our website www.ku.com.au/careers

• Sector leading employment conditions and pay

• Well resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces.

• An outstanding professional learning program

• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

• Leading edge technology

• Paid Parental Leave for all staff

• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

• A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum, future innovations and trends