Job Description

Child Care Educator (Certificate III) | Permanent 3 days - KU The Chase, Roseville

KU The Chase is a tranquil, exceeding-rated preschool in Roseville, licensed for 40 children. Surrounded by natural play spaces and established gardens, the service provides a rich learning environment where sustainability, exploration and meaningful connections with children are at the heart of daily practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Child Care Educator with a contemporary pedagogical and practice lens to join a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.

This is a permanent part-time preschool role in a pack away NSW term based service, where the pace is fast and the ability to work well as part of a team is essential. This role will see you join the team Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7.6 hours each day.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, contribute positively to the daily rhythm of the service, and use clear, professional communication to support a warm, inclusive and responsive learning environment.

At KU, we are committed to supporting our people with sector-leading benefits and conditions, including:

• Additional child-free days
• Up to 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Ongoing professional learning and career development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing programs and employee support services
• A strong commitment to quality, inclusion and child safety
• The opportunity to work for a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Completed Child Protection training
• A sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• A passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development
• Contemporary pedagogical knowledge and confidence in reflective practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced pack away service environment

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply Now'.

For assistance with your application or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our Careers Team at careers@ku.com.au.

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. Child safety is everyone's responsibility. We actively work to create environments where children feel safe, respected and valued, and where their rights are upheld. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening and assessment processes, including verification of Working with Children Checks, qualifications, relevant certifications and employment history. KU has zero tolerance for harm, abuse or exploitation of children.