Early Childhood Teacher | KU Newport Preschool

• KU Newport Beach
• 1 day Wednesday Preschool Opportunity
• Qualification: Early Childhood Teacher

For the 10th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

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.

The Role:

To commence in term 3, we are seeking an experienced and motivated ECT to work 1 day per fortnight (7.6 hours) on a Wednesday to cover the Educational leader time for the Director. They need to be able to work in a fun and energetic team, and lead the curriculum alongside another experienced ECT.

KU Newport is situated on the Northern Beaches and close to Newport Beach, there is a strong lens of sustainability and community engagement and the service seeks has an out the gate program that includes the beach and surrounding community.

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, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey!

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check 
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates 
• NESA Teacher Accreditation 
• 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)

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 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave - pro rata
• 20% Staff discount off CCS Gap Fees
• 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,
• 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.

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Partner 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.