The Service
KU West Pymble Preschool is a lovely community based centre with a dedicated and passionate team who care for children from 3 to 5 years of age.
The preschool lives and breathes sustainability and consistently promotes it to families and the local community. To acknowledge their exceptional work in this space, the preschool was a finalist at the prestigious 2021 HESTA Early Childhood Education and Care Awards in the 'Advancing Pedagogy and Practice'. The preschool was recognised for embedding sustainability into their pedagogy and practice, contributing to their vision for a better, healthier world.
KU West Pymble has a special interest in wildlife protection and interaction. We also encourage children to reduce our carbon footprint through incorporating sustainable practices throughout the service.
The Role
We are looking for an Early Childhood Teacher with excellent programming skills and an interest in sustainability and embedding sustainable ways into everyday practice.
This permanent, part-time position will see you working 7.6 hours per day, Wednesday-Friday during NSW school term time. You will also be able to join our casual pool, if desired so that you can work at other nearby KU services.
We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.
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, then you choose KU to experience the difference.
Of course, you will need:
* Relevant experience
* An ACCEQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
* Current First Aid and CPR certificates
* Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
* Active NESA Teacher Accreditation
* 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)
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
* Discounted child care fees
* Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to Government entitlements
* Access to variety of salary packaging options
* 94% of staff say we live our values
* KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
* Blue Light Discount Card
* 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
How to apply:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button. *Applications Close 6:00PM Thursday 2nd April 2026*
For inquiries, please contact Sarah via 9268 3959 or 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.
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