Permanent Full time with a Monthly rostered day off
- Qualification: Diploma
Located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station. The service offers a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences - including art, craft, literacy, numeracy, music, dance, song, games, stories & cooking. KU Union proudly have a special interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. This is incorporated into our program through commemorating Sorry Day, celebrating Reconciliation week and NAIDOC and by inviting aboriginal community members to come to our service to talk to the children.
KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it's OK to be different, and we can all be different, together.
**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,
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- 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,
- 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.
How to apply:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
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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._
Degree Level : Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent