Child Care Educator | KU Galston Preschool - Part Time - PDIP

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Child Care Educator | KU Galston Preschool - Part Time - PDIP. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part time contract role
• Sector leading pay and benefits + access to more hours in other KU service
• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

The role

We are seeking interested Certificate III qualified educators whose got the drive and passion to work in Early Childhood. The position we have on offer will be working in the Preschool room (3-5 years) to support our other educators already in the room. This is a fixed term contract up to end of term with possibility of extension, working Monday and Tuesday 5 hours per day 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. This will be ideal for educators whose demonstrated experience include preschool, long day care and working with additional needs children. 

The Centre

KU Galston Preschool is located in Galston in a rural suburb in the Hills District of Sydney - north west of Sydney city. We are fortunate to be located in a tranquil, rural setting next to Galston Public school.

Our playground is designed to allow children to explore nature and discover the natural environment. We want children to be able to dig in the mud, climb trees, discover and learn about insects and enjoy connecting with nature. The many activities we offer enable children to immerse themselves in the natural elements of their surroundings and feel inspired to create, imagine and play. We have a dry creek running through our playground, which encourages imagination.

The impact you’ll have

• work as a member of a co-operative team in order to provide an appropriate educational program for the children within her/his care.
• ensure that up to date records are maintained for each child under that persons care.
• ensure that the policies of KU and the funding authorities are implemented in providing appropriate care and educational programs for children.

What we’re 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:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• Recognised Certificate III in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• 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)(VEYLF)
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills
• Current knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
• 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 and 2017. 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 

For more information and confidential discussion contact Menchie on 9268 3923.